Communications Specialist
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderately valuable role due to stable employment in healthcare but limited advancement and benefits compared to other roles.
- Pay rate: $17.00 to $18.89/hour.
- Stable position with basic benefits.
- Ideal for individuals wanting entry in the healthcare sector.
- Requires strong communication and customer service skills.
Pros
- Stable work environment in the healthcare sector.
- Basic pay structure with the potential for some benefits.
- An opportunity to engage in a variety of communication tasks.
Cons
- Entry-level pay with limited room for financial growth.
- Experience requirements for similar positions could be stringent.
- Limited opportunities for advancement within the role.
Who it's for
Entry-level • In-person work during shifts
Good fit
- Entry-level candidates in healthcare.
- Individuals wanting to gain experience in communication.
- Candidates open to flexible hours in customer service.
Not recommended for
- Experienced professionals seeking advanced roles.
- Individuals averse to customer interaction.
- Candidates looking for high-stakes positions.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Description
"Your life - our Mission"
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $17.00 - $18.89/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
This job is located in Bloomington,IL.
PRN AS NEEDED 0-40 hours a week. VERY limited benefits
Training schedule will be full time- 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. Around 4 weeks of training.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Communication Specialist will provide telephone assistance to team members, patients, physicians and the general public in a timely and professional manner. They will be the keeper of the physician call schedules, out of hospital personnel lists, administrative call lists, and all miscellaneous lists used to contact people or services needed by Hospital personnel. This position will also respond to all emergent calls quickly and efficiently, following outlined protocol to page.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High School/GED
Experience:
- 1 year of customer service experience.
Other skills/knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
- 1 year clerical work experience.
- Experience in telephone or Switchboard operations.
- 1 year experience in a healthcare related phone system operation
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
