Communications Specialist II-Health

Job Description

Summary

The Communications Specialist II coordinates telecommunications services for an assigned geographic area of the state or performs advanced operator functions supporting the state's central telephone switchboard operation. Supervises and assists attendants in the proper handling of telephone calls. Maintains directory assistance listings. Answers service-related calls for the operations center. Resolves system problems by phone or places service orders for subsequent repairs. Coordinates telecommunications services within the assigned area. Serves as liaison with vendor and agency coordinators to ensure efficient service. Reviews and verifies monthly charges; determines departmental costs.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Cost Center

CC000796 COL - Cashiering (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Communications Specialist II coordinates telecommunications services for an assigned geographic area of the state or performs advanced operator functions supporting the state's central telephone switchboard operation. Supervises and assists attendants in the proper handling of telephone calls. Maintains directory assistance listings. Answers service-related calls for the operations center. Resolves system problems by phone or places service orders for subsequent repairs. Coordinates telecommunications services within the assigned area. Serves as liaison with vendor and agency coordinators to ensure efficient service. Reviews and verifies monthly charges; determines departmental costs.

Physical Requirements :  Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift / lower objects 15 lbs. from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

• Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional

Job Description

Education : High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience : 1 year

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