Message Center Operator - Per Diem

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Positions Purpose Saint Maryu2019s Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Message Center Operator to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. You Will Be Responsible For: + Operates multiple-line telephone console in a regional hospital switchboard to answer, transfer and relay incoming telephone calls and place outgoing calls. + Operates public address system as requested. + Identifies and responds to u201ccodeu201d situations. + Provides routine approved patient information to callers and refers other inquiries to supervisor. + Provides excellent customer service to all callers. + Contacts security as request by employees or visitors in need of escorts to parking or in response to other assistance. Minimum Requirements : + High School Diploma or Equivalent + One (1) year experience answering telephones as the primary job responsibility. Telephone Message Center and/or Hospital Operator experience a plus. + Work requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not overly difficult or complex. + Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Accurate typing and spelling skills mandatory. Multi-lingual a plus. + Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, explain hospital policies and / or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and / or hospital employees. Highlights + Per Diem + Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team + Competitive Benefits Package effective on first day + Generous shift differentials Facility Information Saint Maryu2019s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2026-02-09