EMS Communications Specialist - STAT MedEvac/UPMC PARC

Socket.dev; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is seeking an EMS Communications Specialist to support UPMC PARC. The role involves processing incoming patient transport requests and handling all incoming phone calls, with responsibilities extending to monitoring alarms and coordinating medical command reports.

Candidates should have EMS or healthcare experience, strong communication, and multitasking abilities. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays, with 8–10 hour daytime/evening shifts plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Call center experience preferred.
• Must possess strong computer skills.
• Current or prior EMS or healthcare experience required.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently schedule non-medically necessary transportation for eligible clients/consumers as designated by the UPMC Health Plan
• Plan and coordinate transportation via the appropriate mode in accordance with the policies and procedures of the UPMC Health Plan
• Receive emergency calls and process appropriately
• Provide exceptional customer service according to UPMC policies and procedures
• Receive and document medical command reports and notify the emergency department
• Monitor hospital alarm systems
• Coordinate medical command requests from paramedic to physician and document the request
• Process incoming calls
• Document all information in the Zoll RightCad system
• Efficiently process medically necessary patient transportation requests on a timely basis.
• Receive hospital condition codes and send out notification page per policy and procedure
• Perform hospital operator duties on the overnight shift

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Call center experience

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire an EMS Communications Specialist to support UPMC PARC.

UPMC PARC operates 24/7 and requires continuous staffing. Candidates must be flexible and available for any shift. Daylight and evening shifts are typically 8 or 10 hours, depending on departmental needs, while overnight shifts are 10 hours.

Additionally, shifts include rotating weekends and holidays.

Purpose:

The EMS Communications Specialist is responsible for processing incoming patient transport requests and processing all incoming phone calls in a timely manner; and is responsible for processing all condition codes, monitoring fire alarms, addressing security requests, and providing phone operator service during off hours.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently schedule non-medically necessary transportation for eligible clients/consumers as designated by the UPMC Health Plan
• Plan and coordinate transportation via the appropriate mode in accordance with the policies and procedures of the UPMC Health Plan
• Receive emergency calls and process appropriately
• Provide exceptional customer service according to UPMC policies and procedures
• Receive and document medical command reports and notify the emergency department
• Monitor hospital alarm systems
• Coordinate medical command requests from paramedic to physician and document the request
• Process incoming calls
• Document all information in the Zoll RightCad system
• Efficiently process medically necessary patient transportation requests on a timely basis.
• Receive hospital condition codes and send out notification page per policy and procedure
• Perform hospital operator duties on the overnight shift

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Call center experience preferred.
• Must possess strong computer skills.
• Current or prior EMS or healthcare experience required.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Current EMT or paramedic certification preferred

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran