University of California San Diego

Call Center Supervisor - 140992

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, business management, or related field; or 9 years of relevant experience, ideally in healthcare.
  • 5 years of experience in a high-volume call center operation, preferably healthcare-related.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership role.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, and call center software.
  • In-depth knowledge of call center operations, customer service principles, and workforce scheduling practices.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to foster relationships in a complex healthcare setting.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily department operations, including staff management and monitoring of call activity.
  • Coach and mentor team members to enhance performance and ensure adherence to service standards.
  • Collaborate on evaluating operational needs and implementing process improvements based on data analysis.
  • Maintain operational readiness of communication systems and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Prepare and analyze operational reports to drive quality improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as a point of escalation for complex customer service issues and ensure timely resolutions.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental policies and labor agreements to maintain service quality.

Benefits

  • Career appointment with full-time hours.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Involvement in critical emergency response operations.
  • Dynamic work environment with variable schedules.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in healthcare communication.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
PAT SUPP CALL CTR SUPV 2 Department:
MEDICAL CENTER OPERATORS Hiring Pay Scale
$81,600.00 - $114,700.00 / Year Worksite:
Hillcrest Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, 10-Hour Shifts, Variable

#140992 Call Center Supervisor
Filing Deadline: Fri 9/18/2026
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DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health Medical Center Operator Department is responsible for answering over 700K calls, in addition to 16K code call activations, per year, and serves all health system locations. The department provides telephone information, directory assistance, code activations, paging services, and on-call information utilizing supporting materials and databases. Operators also provide messaging services, departmental listing information, and electronic medical record inpatient information. Operators monitor, respond to, and process multiple life-critical codes, strictly adhering to established procedures.

Reporting to the Manager of Medical Center Operators, the Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the department, including activities such as staff supervision, coaching, and training; call monitoring; data collection and analysis; policy and procedure implementation; adherence to Human Resources policies and applicable labor contractual guidelines; and monitoring compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and service standards. This position also provides support to emergency response operations in the Hospital Command Center when requested.

The responsibilities listed are examples of typical work performed by the Supervisor. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required by positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility entailed.
  • Accomplishes human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating employees; administers scheduling systems; communicates job expectations; conducts performance evaluations; and enforces departmental policies, procedures, and applicable labor contract agreements.
  • Monitors employee performance by reviewing call quality, productivity metrics, customer service performance, attendance, and other operational measures; provides coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and corrective action as appropriate; and develops action plans to improve individual and team performance.
  • In collaboration with the Manager, assists with evaluating operational needs, reviewing department performance, and identifying opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, quality, and customer service; supports the implementation of operational strategies, process improvements, and new technologies to enhance department operations and performance.
  • Supervises and coordinates daily department operations by monitoring workflow, call activity, staffing, and communication systems; identifies and resolves operational issues; implements process improvements; ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures; and ensures productivity, quality, and customer service standards are met.
  • Maintains employee attendance, scheduling, payroll, timekeeping, billing, and related departmental records; coordinates staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts, operational needs, and call volumes; and ensures compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Ensures communication systems and departmental equipment are maintained by monitoring system performance; coordinating repairs; supporting preventive maintenance activities; assisting with equipment testing and upgrades; and maintaining operational readiness.
  • Oversees the daily operation of systemwide paging, WebPaging program, on-call scheduling, pager programming, billing, online directory systems, and related communication platforms to ensure reliable service, accurate data, and timely customer support.
  • Prepares operational reports, code reports, iReports, paging utilization reports, billing reconciliation reports, and other departmental reports to support operational performance, quality improvement, and leadership reporting needs.
  • Serves as an operational escalation point for customer service issues by responding to customer inquiries and concerns; researching and resolving complex operational issues; maintaining appropriate documentation; communicating resolutions and status updates; and ensuring customer service standards are consistently met.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major related to communications, business management, or other closely related field. OR Nine (9) years of applicable work experience, preferably in healthcare.
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a high-volume call center operation, preferably in a healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
  • Two (2) years of recent supervisory, lead, or equivalent leadership experience.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and Zoom. Experience with call center software, telephone systems, and related operational systems.
  • Knowledge of call center operations, staffing, customer service principles, workforce scheduling, quality assurance practices, employee performance management, and call management systems.
  • Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and build collaborative working relationships in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under considerable pressure and stress during emergencies.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • May be called to serve in the Hospital Command Center during potential or actual emergency activations.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $81,600 - $147,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $39.08 - $70.79

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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