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Call Center Operator - full-time, 3rd shift

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you handled many calls or tasks at once.

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle multiple systems without dropping important calls.

This full-time role includes evenings and rotating weekends. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the shifts the hospital needs.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they report and learn from errors, which matters when calls are urgent.

What would you do

You hear an emergency code call while another caller is on hold. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know emergency calls come first and can act quickly.

A parent calls in crying and does not know who to talk to. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the caller and connect them to the right place.

About the work

How do you stay calm and clear when paging an emergency response team?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak clearly and follow scripts exactly under pressure.

An alarm goes off on your system. Walk me through how you respond.

What they are checking: Whether they follow alarm procedures carefully and notify the right people.

How do you make sure a page or message reaches the right provider?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check directories and follow up when there is no response.

How do you keep caller information private?

What they are checking: Whether they understand confidentiality in a hospital setting.

What phone or dispatch systems have you used before?

What they are checking: Whether they can learn new systems quickly and use them accurately.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ This position is a full-time, 2nd shift, 3:30pm – 12am, role that would include working r otating weekends. Job Summary- Call Center Operator (CCO) is responsible for operating a variety of systems to support and coordinate incoming and outgoing calls, paging, alarms, and emergency response. CCO is the essential link between callers and critical care, ensuring seamless, efficient, and caring communication 24/7. Essential Functions- - Responds to Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) calls, paging systems, emergency hotlines, and alarm devices to answer, connect and direct calls, overhead announcements, and to coordinate response to emergency situations. - Maintains current knowledge of Children's Wisconsin policies and procedures and department Standards of Work (SOW) through regular, timely independent review of internal communication including emails, Newsbreak, and attendance at relevant meetings. - Facilitates timely communication among in-house and on-call personnel, patients and caregivers during all types of situations using established schedules, contact lists, and safety protocols. - Communicates department policies and procedures to callers, including patient families, management, and co-workers. - Maintains and updates a variety of records, including but not limited to on-call schedules, directories, pager and PAS logs, repair reports and incident documentation. - Notifies incoming shift personnel of any pending issues at shift change. Maintains a clean, organized and functional workspace. Education: - High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required Experience: - 1+ years Customer service experience in a high intensity/fast paced environment required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong communication skills with a clear, professional phone presence. Strong interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively across all levels of the public, manage challenging interactions, and represent the organization in a professional manner. - Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of public to convey information, manage difficult callers and represent the institution favorably. - Detail oriented and able to focus during high-pressure scenarios. Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses:

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