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Communications Operator

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $15.67 - $22.14 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-506596 Employment Type Full Time Department Telecommunications Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 7:00am to 3:00pm Remote No Category Administrative and Clerical

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Communications Professional, you will be a dynamic, essential voice, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling communication across all channels to engage stakeholders and uphold our brand.

Every day, you will execute vital communication tasks, managing platforms, drafting content, and operating systems to ensure timely information dissemination. You'll also contribute to strategy by monitoring effectiveness and supporting campaigns to enhance messaging and reach.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional written/verbal communication, technical proficiency with tools, meticulous attention to detail, adaptability, and proactivity, ensuring impactful connections with diverse audiences.

  • The operator must have outstanding communications skills and be a team player.
  • They must be familiar with health system programs, procedures and services and answer any questions that may be asked.
  • Computer skills and basic medical knowledge are essential to this position.
  • Other responsibilities include answering the phones after hours and at lunchtime for more than 100 physician offices, taking messages for them, the hospital, PTs and route them appropriately depending on the urgency of the call.
  • The operator must be able to multitask. They have to talk, key it in and listen all at the same time.
  • This department operates 24/7 and all holidays. The operators will work shifts as needed including weekends, 2nd and 3rd shifts and holidays.
Job Requirements

Required:

  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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