EMS Dispatcher

Allegiance Mobile Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Mobile Health in Carrollton, TX is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatch Specialist to take 911 and non-emergency calls, determine transport needs and coordinate ambulance resources in real time.

You will use a CAD system to track units, provide routing information, and communicate with customers and facilities to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective transport while delivering exceptional service and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Receives and processes 911 and non-emergency ambulance requests.
• Uses CAD to monitor locations and unit movements.
• Advices on patient transport by evaluating needs and conditions of the patient.
• Explains insurance coverage and costs related to transportation.
• Maintains accurate documentation and tickets for events.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process emergency '911' and non-emergency requests for ambulance services.
• Utilize CAD system to monitor locations and movements of units.
• Assess patient needs to select the most appropriate transport method.
• Provide routing information and coordinate with facilities.
• Communicate with customers to ensure timely, safe transport.
• Explain insurance coverage and transport costs; maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer operations

Problem solving

Geography knowledge

Judgment

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma

EMD Certification

CPR Certification

Medical Terminology

Job description

NOTE: Position is onsite in Carrollton, Texas and not remote.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for taking information from customers regarding transports; to ensure transportation is safe, efficient and timely; also to determine what type of transport is needed for the particular situation. The position is responsible for allocating resources through solid decision making to ensure the best possible response times and properly tracks and documents tickets of all relevant events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Correctly receives and processes emergency \"911\" and non-emergency telephone requests for ambulance/emergency medical assistance.


• Utilize sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which assists in monitoring, updating and controlling the locations and movements of units.


• Receives requests for pre-scheduled/non-emergency ambulance and wheelchair van transportation.


• Obtains and provide mapping and routing information to units.


• Assists customers with a variety of transportation related issues such as selecting the most appropriate vehicle by evaluating the needs and condition of the patient.


• Works closely with customers to ensure the destination facility can accommodate the patient in the method by which they are transported.


• Maintains constant communication with customers and facilities to relay any information regarding a delayed response for a transportation request.


• Responsible for prompt and courteous answering of inbound calls, providing superior customer service, exceptional problem solving skills and ensuring each customer interaction is a positive experience.


• Provides information to customers regarding insurance coverage for medical transportation, medical necessity for ambulance transportation and costs associated with non-covered transportation.


• Assists other team members with solving challenging situations that require \"thinking outside the box\" to ensure a seamless transport that exceeds the expectations of the customer.


• Provides excellent customer service to the general public as well as callers from healthcare facilities.


• Adheres to company policies and procedures.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent customer service and effective communications skills.


• Ability to multi-task in high stress situations.


• Proficient in basic computer operation.


• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations by using all resources available.


• Works well with a diverse group of customers and coworkers from a variety of backgrounds.


• Ability to learn the geography of the areas served to provide accurate response time estimates to customers and agencies.


• Exercises sound judgment in an array of situations.


• Works cooperatively with team members, public safety agencies and the public.


• Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as operations manuals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works around standard office conditions, repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, continuous viewing of dual computer screens, and use of manual dexterity. Frequent use of manuals and other resources. Work in shared office space and sits for long periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate and CPR, required or obtained within six months.


• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.


• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.