LA County - Medical Logistics Dispatcher

Rapid Medical; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development budget

Job summary

A healthcare logistics company is seeking a Medical Logistics Dispatcher in West Hollywood. The role involves coordinating the transportation of medical specimens, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing 24/7 operational support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of logistics coordination experience, preferably in healthcare. This position offers a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities, all aimed at enhancing patient care and laboratory efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of logistics coordination experience, preferably in medical transport.
• Proficiency with dispatch software and ability to generate optimized routes.
• Strong attention to detail and action-oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize transportation of medical specimens between clients and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide 24/7 operational support and manage emergencies.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Route planning

Compliance and quality assurance

Problem resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Dispatch/planning software

Salesforce Health Cloud

Job description

LA County - Medical Logistics Dispatcher Address West Hollywood, CA, 90048, US Compensation $50,000.00 - $55,000.00/year

Job Description

About the Company

Rapid Medical is disrupting healthcare logistics through our innovative integration of proprietary software and operational excellence. Our comprehensive solution combines our purpose-built Transportation Management System (TMS), Driver App with AI-powered optimization, and operations team to deliver increased cost efficiency and service quality to ultimately improve patient care.

Rapid Medical has doubled its business year-over-year and is on track to double this year.

Dispatcher

Your Role as an Operations Cornerstone

As a Medical Logistics Dispatcher at Rapid Medical, you will serve as the critical link between our laboratory clients, field drivers, and airline partners, ensuring the seamless movement of vital healthcare specimens. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving healthcare through operational excellence.

Your job is to coordinate and optimize the transportation of medical specimens, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and customer satisfaction. The scope of impact and autonomy will only be limited by your capacity to successfully drive meaningful operational results.

What You’ll Own & Drive

• Route Planning & Optimization: Generate and adjust daily delivery and return ("stem") routes using our AI-driven dispatch platform. Monitor traffic, weather, and capacity constraints to recalibrate routes in real time. Ensure optimal resource allocation to meet service level agreements and minimize costs.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Validate that all shipments meet HIPAA, DOT, state, and local regulatory requirements. Audit driver documentation (chain-of-custody forms, temperature logs) and elevate non-compliance issues. Ensure all operations adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Operational Support & Problem Resolution: Provide 24/7 operational support to W2 drivers and independent contractors via our mobile app. Manage emergencies (missed pickups, vehicle breakdowns) and deploy contingency plans to uphold service levels. Demonstrate quick thinking when addressing unexpected challenges. Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory clients, addressing scheduling requests and escalations. Coordinate with airline and ground carriers for specimen tendering, ensuring adherence to IATA and DOT regulations. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and transportation partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of logistics coordination experience, preferably in medical or healthcare specimen transport.
• Proficiency with dispatch/planning software; experience with Salesforce Health Cloud a plus.
• Low ego, highly intelligent, quick learner eager to roll up your sleeves and tackle any tasks - big or small.
• Action-oriented with excellent work ethic and attention to detail.

What We Offer

Competitive Total Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.

Growth & Impact

• Professional development budget and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care and laboratory efficiency.
• Clear path for advancement in a rapidly growing company.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays, plus Earned Wage Access via our Ruby Rewards program.
• Collaborative, fast-paced culture where your contributions have immediate impact.

* Rapid Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This is a full-time position. Nothing contained in the job description alters the at-will employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle report (if applicable), and compliance with all regulatory, safety, and confidentiality requirements associated with medical specimen transport.