Switchboard Operator Jobs

A Switchboard Operator plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication within an organization. They are chiefly responsible for handling incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls and directing them to the appropriate departments or individuals. Their tasks may also extend to maintaining phone system performance, recording and relaying messages, and sometimes performing administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and record keeping.

Switchboard Operators should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as they often serve as the first point of contact for clients or visitors. They should also have good organizational abilities and be familiar with computer and telephone systems. A high school diploma or its equivalent is typically required, but a certification in office administration or a related field may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Switchboard Operator, one could hold roles such as Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, or Office Assistant which would provide relevant experience in handling calls and performing administrative tasks.

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Central Hospital For Animals

Veterinary Technician/Receptionist

Company Description Here at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited...

St. Louis Cat Clinic

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description St. Louis Cat Clinic is a well-established, progressive, multi-doctor feline general practice located in St. Louis, MO. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive...

Bensonhurst Veterinary Care

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Bensonhurst Veterinary Care (BVC) is the first of two practices that Dr Stephen Zawie opened in Brooklyn, NY. Our hospital is a small animal general practice open seven days a...

Mountain Emergency Animal Center

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Mountain Emergency Animal Center is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 4 doctor emergency animal practice located in Blue Ridge, GA. We offer services to provide the...

Briarwood Animal Hospital

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Briarwood Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 3 doctor small animal practice located in Little Rock, Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the...

Shawnee Animal Clinic

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between...

Wieuca Animal Clinic

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Wieuca Animal Clinic is a progressive 6 doctor companion animal clinic that has been offering comprehensive medical care to the greater Sandy Springs, GA for generations. The...

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center

Experienced Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets...

Affordable Pet Care

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Minutes outside of Austin, Cedar Park Animal Clinic is a well-established practice that has provided comprehensive care to companion animals for over forty-five years. We pride...

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center

Urgent Care Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets...

Adams Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Adams Veterinary Clinic is nestled in the beautiful, sunny Miami, Florida. We are a fabulous general practice, small animal clinic looking to add to our growing team! We have...

Urgent Pet Care

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Urgent Pet Care, with 2 locations in the Omaha/Papillion area, is an AAHA accredited, growth - oriented, urgent care clinic that is making a difference in the lives of our...

Wedington Animal Hospital

Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Wedington Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, 10 doctor general practice located in Fayetteville, AR. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive...

Veterinary Receptionist

  • Oak Park, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oak Park, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Kanan Veterinary is a small general veterinary practice with a steady clientele; we are looking for a motivated receptionist with a great open attitude, able to welcome our clients and patients,...

Moyers Veterinary Hospital

Lead Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description Moyers Veterinary Hospital is fast paced, well-established multi-doctor small animal practice in Morristown, TN. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care...

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.8%
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Switchboard Operators
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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