Telephone Operators

Top 3 telephone operators Jobs

Telephone Operator PRN - St. Francis Hospital - Columbus, GA
St Francis Hospital The telephone operator is responsible for the daily operation of the hospital switchboard, operation of the paging and radio systems, monitoring various alarms, and initiating ...
Medical Telephone Operator - Epic Care - Antioch, CA
The Operator is expected to communicate professionally with both internal and external customers, assisting them with appointment questions, scheduling needs and ensuring accurate and timely ...
Outbound Telephone Operator - US Tax Shield - Burbank, CA
We are seeking a full time operator to support our customers and staff. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and are committed to providing exceptional client care and service. Do you ...

What Telephone operators Do

Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.

Telephone operator Salaries

2014 employment: 13,100
May 2015 median annual wage: $35,880

Job Outlook for Telephone operators

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: -5,500
Growth rate: -42 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Telephone operator

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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