About the role
Description
Location:
Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position Summary:
The Telephone Services Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight for a 24/7 switchboard operation. This role ensures staffing continuity, quality performance, and compliance with VA contract requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Must have knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Supervise daily telephone operator operations across all shifts/ scheduling and timecard audits for payroll
• Prepare and manage schedules, rotations, and leave coverage
• Ensure continuous coverage during absences and emergencies
• Train and onboard new operators
• Monitor call handling quality and performance
• Address performance issues and correct deficiencies
• Maintain personnel rosters and compliance documentation
• Serve as liaison with VA Point of Contact
• Ensure HIPAA, VA policy, and security compliance
• Support quality assurance and performance reviews
• Perform operator duties as needed
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
• High school associate’s degree preferred)
• 3+ years of call center or telecommunications experience
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Medical or hospital call center experience preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain VA security clearance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Work Environment
- On-site medical facility
- Rotating shifts as operationally required
- Supervisory responsibility in a mission-critical environment