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TalentBurst, Inc.

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Smyrna, TN · On-site

CT * MRI * Nuclear Medicine Dress Code * Red scrub top and red scrub pants, or * Black scrub top with red scrub pants. * Ceil blue scrubs are also acceptable. #TB_RN #ZRHC #AlliedTech1 ...

Big South Fork Medical Center, Inc.

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Medical Coder

Oneida, TN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Review medical record information and documentation for appropriate code assignment including ... Red Flag Rules, and billing and coding compliance rules and regulations. * Attend continuing ...

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Infographic showing various Code Red job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,432 per year, or $55 per hour.

PBX OPERATOR/ PRN- As Needed/ Shifts Vary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

East Tennessee Children's Hospital rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

682nd of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To answer a multi-line switchboard quickly (ideally within 3 rings) and directs calls to their destination without delay in such a way that positively affect the customer's perception or call/visit experience.

REPORTS TO
  • Admitting/PBX Coordinator
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED

Degree: General

License/Certification Required: None

Minimum Work Experience: Some experience as an operator preferred, 1 -2 years customer service office environment experience is a plus

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, an upbeat and pleasant phone voice, the ability to handle high-stress environments and experience in handling multiple tasks.
  • In addition, must be able to make informed decisions quickly and execute those decisions with confidence. Must be able to remain stationery for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to view computer screens and receive audible communications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrated ability to perform required responsibilities efficiently, accurately and professionally.
  • Usage of codes phones: Black code phone- for any code, Red phone is Fire, and the cream colored phone is an emergency downtime phone.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and general public, proactively thinking of how you can best meet their needs from your area. Stays current with key personnel changes, knowing who is on call etc.
  • Maintain and updates a list of authorized personnel for distribution of in-house keys.
  • Competently meets the expected standard for greeting customers over the phone.
  • Complies with HIPAA, Corporate Compliance and other organizational guidelines around maintaining Patient Confidentiality.
  • Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across department lines to contribute to the overall focus on service excellence at the hospital.
  • Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably
  • Willingly accepts any other assignments that may be requested.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 1-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending, and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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