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Switchboard operator

South Africa💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-27

Core

Answer high-volume incoming calls for a hospital, directing callers to appropriate departments, doctors, or wards while providing general information and directions.

Role type

Switchboard operator

Builds

Hospital communication flow and patient/visitor access

Domain

Healthcare / Hospital operations

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Telephone etiquette, call routing, message taking, basic computer proficiency, data entry

Preferred skills

Customer service experience, knowledge of telephone management systems

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls professionally, direct calls to specific departments or staff, provide hospital service information and directions, take and deliver messages, update telephone lists and contingency plans, assist with administrative tasks like filing or patient admissions

Seniority

Junior, entry-level IC

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