Med-Com Operations Manager | Emergency Transport

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Manager - Med-Com to lead operations across Mississippi Med-Com, Emergency Management, and intrafacility patient transport. The role develops, coordinates and implements programs for air/ground transport and interfacility transfers, aligning with the medical center's mission.

The role requires strong leadership, program management, and collaboration with clinical leaders to ensure safe, efficient, and economical service delivery

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) required with four years healthcare, emergency communications, or emergency management experience.
• Certifications or Licenses: Valid RN license or MS Paramedic; BLS, ACLS, PALS; NIMS IC S 100/200/700/800; Neonatal Resuscitation certification required post-hire within six months.
• Two years supervisory experience in a communications center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing leadership and direction for effective, uniform, and economic accomplishments of assigned areas.
• Collaborates with leadership to facilitate growth and external services of Mississippi Med-Com and air/ground transport.
• Coordinates transfers and patient movement within the UMMC system with main campus and community hospitals.
• Directs daily operations of patient transport and dispatch services with safety and mission in focus.
• Manages project teams, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's degree

Healthcare/emergency management experience 4+ years

RN license or MS Paramedic

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Manager - Med-Com to lead operations across Mississippi Med-Com, Emergency Management, and intrafacility patient transport. The role develops, coordinates and implements programs for air/ground transport and interfacility transfers, aligning with the medical center's mission.

The role requires strong leadership, program management, and collaboration with clinical leaders to ensure safe, efficient, and economical service delivery