... call answering for SMB customers, multilingual real-time translation, and GenAI copilots for network operations. You will work backwards from customer outcomes to define reference architectures that ...
... call answering for SMB customers, multilingual real-time translation, and GenAI copilots for network operations. You will work backwards from customer outcomes to define reference architectures that ...
Call Center Agent
Columbus, OH · On-site
$11 - $13/hr
Our 24/7/365 answering service provides great a benefits package, MUCH higher than average pay ... Previous Call Center / Answering Service / Customer Service Experience. Spanish Speaking.
Call Center Agent
Columbus, OH · On-site
$11 - $13/hr
Our 24/7/365 answering service provides great a benefits package, MUCH higher than average pay ... Previous Call Center / Answering Service / Customer Service Experience. Spanish Speaking.
Call answering and radio dispatching experience - Preferred * Other Hospital operator and/or security dispatching experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications We're all in for your career.
Call answering and radio dispatching experience - Preferred * Other Hospital operator and/or security dispatching experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications We're all in for your career.
Dispatch Operator Day Shift
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
Call answering and radio dispatching experience - Preferred * Other Hospital operator and/or security dispatching experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications We're all in for your career.
Dispatch Operator Day Shift
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
Call answering and radio dispatching experience - Preferred * Other Hospital operator and/or security dispatching experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications We're all in for your career.
Call Taker - Night Shift
Lakewood, TN · On-site
$37K - $42K/yr
Under the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor, a Dispatch Call Taker will be responsible for the answering of the phones in the dispatch center, receiving requests for runs from facilities and ...
Call Taker - Night Shift
Lakewood, TN · On-site
$37K - $42K/yr
Under the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor, a Dispatch Call Taker will be responsible for the answering of the phones in the dispatch center, receiving requests for runs from facilities and ...
Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Trainee
Salinas, CA · On-site
$5.6K - $7.6K/mo
Position Summary The Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee receives on-the-job training in basic 9-1-1 call answering and radio dispatching methods and techniques. This classification is part ...
Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Trainee
Salinas, CA · On-site
$5.6K - $7.6K/mo
Position Summary The Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee receives on-the-job training in basic 9-1-1 call answering and radio dispatching methods and techniques. This classification is part ...
Dispatcher
Bensenville, IL · On-site
$22/hr
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the dispatcher's main duties include logging each call, answering questions by retrieving information from the relevant departments, and supervising field ...
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Dispatcher
Bensenville, IL · On-site
$22/hr
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the dispatcher's main duties include logging each call, answering questions by retrieving information from the relevant departments, and supervising field ...
Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Trainee
$5.6K - $7.6K/mo
Position Summary The Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee receives on-the-job training in basic 9-1-1 call answering and radio dispatching methods and techniques. This classification is part ...
Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Trainee
$5.6K - $7.6K/mo
Position Summary The Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee receives on-the-job training in basic 9-1-1 call answering and radio dispatching methods and techniques. This classification is part ...
Communications Specialist/Answering Service
Kingman, AZ · On-site
$18 - $19.50/hr
TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICE OPERATOR Kingman, Arizona | Full-Time | On-Site $18/hour + Performance ... This is not a casual call center job. Our operators handle important calls for medical offices ...
Communications Specialist/Answering Service
Kingman, AZ · On-site
$18 - $19.50/hr
TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICE OPERATOR Kingman, Arizona | Full-Time | On-Site $18/hour + Performance ... This is not a casual call center job. Our operators handle important calls for medical offices ...
Lead Telecommunications - Answering Service
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$23.13 - $35.47/hr
Monitor workflow of call center and adjust breaks/staffing as needed to maintain service level ... Answers inbound contracted physician answering service calls. * Takes messages, typing them into ...
Lead Telecommunications - Answering Service
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$23.13 - $35.47/hr
Monitor workflow of call center and adjust breaks/staffing as needed to maintain service level ... Answers inbound contracted physician answering service calls. * Takes messages, typing them into ...
Pediatric RN
Suffern, NY · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Assess patient needs via phone call, answering questions when possible and elevating to providers or booking appointments when needed * Complete nursing assessment and triage * Operate according to ...
Pediatric RN
Suffern, NY · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Assess patient needs via phone call, answering questions when possible and elevating to providers or booking appointments when needed * Complete nursing assessment and triage * Operate according to ...
Receptionist
Omaha, NE · On-site
$14.25 - $18.75/hr
Provides backup of call answering and routing to our Overland Park and Minneapolis locations on an as needed basis. * Monitor phone equipment of any hardware or software problems, coordinate repairs.
Receptionist
Omaha, NE · On-site
$14.25 - $18.75/hr
Provides backup of call answering and routing to our Overland Park and Minneapolis locations on an as needed basis. * Monitor phone equipment of any hardware or software problems, coordinate repairs.
Pediatric RN
$35 - $40/hr
... call, answering questions when possible and elevating to providers or booking appointments when needed Complete nursing assessment and triage Operate according to standard orders and standing ...
Pediatric RN
$35 - $40/hr
... call, answering questions when possible and elevating to providers or booking appointments when needed Complete nursing assessment and triage Operate according to standard orders and standing ...
Lead Telecommunications - Answering Service
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$23.13 - $35.47/hr
Monitor workflow of call center and adjust breaks/staffing as needed to maintain service level ... Answers inbound contracted physician answering service calls. * Takes messages, typing them into ...
Lead Telecommunications - Answering Service
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$23.13 - $35.47/hr
Monitor workflow of call center and adjust breaks/staffing as needed to maintain service level ... Answers inbound contracted physician answering service calls. * Takes messages, typing them into ...
Lead Telecommunications - Answering Service
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$23.13 - $35.47/hr
Monitor workflow of call center and adjust breaks/staffing as needed to maintain service level ... Answers inbound contracted physician answering service calls. * Takes messages, typing them into ...
Lead Telecommunications - Answering Service
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$23.13 - $35.47/hr
Monitor workflow of call center and adjust breaks/staffing as needed to maintain service level ... Answers inbound contracted physician answering service calls. * Takes messages, typing them into ...
Pediatric RN
$35 - $40/hr
Assess patient needs via phone call, answering questions when possible and elevating to providers or booking appointments when needed * Complete nursing assessment and triage * Operate according to ...
Pediatric RN
$35 - $40/hr
Assess patient needs via phone call, answering questions when possible and elevating to providers or booking appointments when needed * Complete nursing assessment and triage * Operate according to ...
Answering Service Responder I
$41K - $52K/yr
Answering Service Responder - Level I Position Summary Our office needs a reliable and talented ... Represent clients serving as their emergency call center * Dispatch emergency calls to client ...
Answering Service Responder I
$41K - $52K/yr
Answering Service Responder - Level I Position Summary Our office needs a reliable and talented ... Represent clients serving as their emergency call center * Dispatch emergency calls to client ...
Ensures prompt phone call answering for applicant inquiries and works to maximize call answer rates and return rates on missed calls, with the goals of improving occupancy outcomes, enhancing ...
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Receptionist
Omaha, NE · On-site
$14.25 - $18.75/hr
Provides backup of call answering and routing to our Overland Park and Minneapolis locations on an as needed basis. * Monitor phone equipment of any hardware or software problems, coordinate repairs.
Receptionist
Omaha, NE · On-site
$14.25 - $18.75/hr
Provides backup of call answering and routing to our Overland Park and Minneapolis locations on an as needed basis. * Monitor phone equipment of any hardware or software problems, coordinate repairs.
Collaborates and participates with other staff members by sharing referrals, taking extra call, answering telephones, etc., in order to meet patients' needs in the absence of another staff member 2. ...
Collaborates and participates with other staff members by sharing referrals, taking extra call, answering telephones, etc., in order to meet patients' needs in the absence of another staff member 2. ...
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| Aspect | Call Answering | Customer Service Representative |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Answering and routing incoming calls for businesses | Assisting customers with inquiries, complaints, and support via multiple channels |
| Work Environment | Call centers, remote, or office settings | Office, retail, or remote customer support centers |
| Required Skills | Excellent communication, active listening, basic tech skills | Communication, problem-solving, product knowledge |
| Certifications | None typically required, some call center training | Customer service certifications optional but beneficial |
While both roles involve communication with customers, Call Answering primarily focuses on managing incoming calls and routing them appropriately, often with minimal customer interaction beyond call handling. Customer Service Representatives engage more deeply with customer issues, providing solutions and support across multiple channels. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service for your needs.
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Posted 29 days ago
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Job description
In this highly technical and customer-facing role, you will lead the design and implementation of AI-powered experiences that transform how telecommunications companies serve their customers and run their networks. You will bridge the gap between frontier AI capabilities (large language models, multimodal foundation models, retrieval-augmented generation, speech-to-speech models) and real-world telco environments, from voice infrastructure (SBCs, IMS, SIP) to subscriber platforms and network operations centers.
As a trusted technical advisor, you will guide telco engineering and product teams through designing AI-native products and services: agentic voice pipelines for customer care, AI assistants that automate appointment booking and call answering for SMB customers, multilingual real-time translation, and GenAI copilots for network operations. You will work backwards from customer outcomes to define reference architectures that combine AWS AI services (Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Transcribe, Amazon Polly, Amazon Connect) with partner and open-source components in carrier-grade deployments.
This role requires someone who builds. You will write code, construct proof-of-concept implementations, contribute to open-source projects, and develop reusable blueprints that accelerate GenAI adoption across the telco vertical. You will influence AWS product roadmaps by translating customer requirements into feature requests and working directly with service teams. You will publish your work through whitepapers, blog posts, reference architectures, and conference presentations.
The ideal candidate combines deep generative AI expertise with a passion for shipping AI products in complex, regulated environments. You are equally comfortable whiteboarding transformer architectures with ML engineers, designing multi-turn agentic workflows, and understanding the operational realities of carrier-grade telecommunications networks.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and deliver generative AI solutions for telco customers across multiple domains: agentic voice, AI assistants, real-time translation, and network operations AI.
- Architect end-to-end AI pipelines integrating foundation models, speech, vision, and tool-use agents with telco platforms and infrastructure.
- Build production-quality proof-of-concepts demonstrating agentic capabilities including multi-turn reasoning, tool use, RAG, and real-time voice interaction.
- Lead technical engagements with telco engineering teams on foundation model selection, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, guardrails, and responsible AI.
- Provide strategic guidance on deploying AI agents into telco environments, addressing latency, reliability, compliance, and scale requirements.
- Develop reference architectures and reusable blueprints that accelerate GenAI adoption, combining Bedrock, Transcribe, Polly, Connect, and partner ecosystem components.
- Influence AWS AI service roadmaps by capturing customer requirements and collaborating with service teams.
- Author whitepapers, blog posts, and reference implementations establishing AWS's point of view on GenAI for telecommunications.
- Drive customer growth through GenAI-focused sales strategies in partnership with AWS Sales teams.
- Build trusted advisor relationships with senior technical leaders (VP Eng, CTO, Chief AI Officer) at telco customers.
A day in the life
You whiteboard an agentic voice architecture with a Tier 1 operator's engineering team, then shift to coding a proof-of-concept for an AI-powered assistant that handles appointment scheduling and call answering. In the afternoon, you join a Bedrock product roadmap session advocating for features your customers need, then review a partner's proposal for integrating real-time translation into a subscriber app. Every engagement produces a tangible artifact (code, architecture, or content) that scales beyond a single customer.
About the team
The AWS Industries Telco SA team partners with North America's largest telecommunications companies to accelerate cloud transformation and AI adoption. We combine deep telco industry expertise with technical depth across AI/ML, networking, and modern application architectures. We operate at the intersection of frontier AI and carrier-grade operational requirements, helping customers reinvent their customer experiences through generative AI. We are builders who lead by example: we publish, code, prototype, and scale solutions across the industry.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level, including training, workshops, publications
- Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers, or experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals, including architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization of model execution
- Experience designing, building, operating, and managing large-scale distributed systems or web services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with voice interface, natural language or multimodal design
- Experience writing technical articles, speaking at technology conferences, and contributing to open source
- Experience in developing and deploying LLMs in production on GPUs, Neuron, TPU or other AI acceleration hardware, or experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
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Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US