--- title: Communications Specialist at Trinity Health description: Trinity Health is hiring for the Communications Specialist role in Minot, ND. Pays $17.2–$24.94 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/communications-specialist-at-trinity-health-01a0edfb-7397-7a40-8694-ab9f580272c9 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Trinity Health as Communications Specialist in Minot, ND. Pays $17.2–$24.94 per hour. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/g9ik9a.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Minot, ND | | **Salary** | $17.2/hr - $24.94/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Trinity Health sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Trinity Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $54,000 – $94,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description **Position Summary:** The Communications Specialist is responsible for operating Trinity Health’s centralized telephone and communication systems, ensuring all incoming and outgoing communications are handled promptly, accurately, and courteously. This role supports critical organizational functions by answering and routing calls, paging providers and personnel, initiating and coordinating emergency procedures, and monitoring alarms and security surveillance systems. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive communications team, the specialist must demonstrate strong customer service skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and the capacity to manage frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. As a key point of contact for patients, staff, and the community, the Communications Specialist plays an essential role in supporting effective internal communication workflows and ensuring timely, helpful assistance across the organization. **Key Responsibilities:** - Answer and direct high volumes of incoming and outgoing calls using the centralized telephone system. - Assist callers by providing information, transferring calls, and ensuring smooth communication transitions throughout the organization, while ensuring prompt, courteous, and accurate communication. - Page providers and personnel, initiate emergency procedures, and coordinate overhead paging according to established protocols and the nature of each situation. - Monitor alarms, security cameras, and communication equipment, escalating issues to appropriate staff when necessary. - Maintain awareness of communication guidelines, departmental procedures, and operator protocols to ensure consistent service quality. - Work efficiently during frequent interruptions, maintaining accuracy, composure, and adherence to communication standards in high pressure situations. **Licenses and Certifications Required:** - None **Educational Requirements:** - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred **Experience Requirements:** - Previous customer service skills required - Previous experience with multiline phones preferred **Special Skills or Training Requirements:** - Exceptional communications skills required - Excellent active listening skills - Excellent speaking voice - Microsoft Office experience preferred - Computer skills - Must have good typing skills - Knowledge of basic office equipment, such as printers and fax machines - Flexibility required - Ability to work well under pressure - Ability to follow directions and guidelines - Exceptional organizational skills **Physical Requirements:** This role is primarily performed in a seated position within a communication center environment, requiring extended periods of computer use, telephone operation, and attentiveness to alarms and paging systems. The position demands continuous manual dexterity for typing, rapid call handling, and equipment operation, along with the ability to remain focused and responsive throughout long periods of repetitive tasks and high call volume. **Environmental Requirements:** Work is conducted in a fast paced, technology driven communication hub where frequent interruptions, urgent requests, and emergency situations are common. The role requires the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, maintain strict confidentiality, and operate effectively within a high stress environment. Exposure to constant auditory stimuli—including ringing phones, pagers, and alarm notifications—is expected, and the Specialist must consistently apply organizational communication protocols and safety procedures. ## Skills - Call Handling - Emergency Procedures - Alarm Systems - Active Listening - Surveillance - Working Under Pressure - Typing - Office Equipment - Confidentiality - Safety Procedures - Cameras - Computer Literacy - Composure - Manual Dexterity - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Equipment Operation - Organizational Skills - Communication - Flexibility - Customer Service ## Related - [More jobs at Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Marketing & Growth jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/marketing-and-growth?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [PR & Communications jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/marketing-and-growth/pr-and-communications?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Communications Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/marketing-and-growth/pr-and-communications/communications-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [North Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7613 jobs - [Minot, ND](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota/minot?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 jobs - [Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 153 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [North Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7613 jobs - [Minot, ND](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota/minot?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 jobs - [Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 153 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)