Medical Logistics Dispatcher

Talentcare, LLC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 61,579,000 - 83,207,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentcare, LLC in Connecticut seeks a Dispatch Agent to manage accounts and coordinate routes, communicating between clients and couriers to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

The role encompasses monitoring the dispatch board, negotiating courier payout, and maintaining SOPs for each account, with a 3rd shift from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of customer service experience required.
• Courier software experience a plus.
• Some college or degree in business, logistics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and dispatch calls from clients to couriers and enter information into courier software system.
• Assign and dispatch all will calls and STATs.
• Monitor online dispatch board for potential issues.
• Add, change or delete scheduled stops in planning.
• Research and resolve client issues quickly and accurately.
• Communicate unresolved client issues to direct supervisor immediately.
• Monitor status of deliveries and pickups to ensure timely delivery to client.
• Assist couriers as needed to help ensure routes are completed to client expectations.
• Review route sheets for accuracy.
• Negotiate courier payout.
• Monitor and utilize web-based applications, tools, and reports.
• Ensure policies and procedures as defined by clients and the company are being met.
• Prepare SOP for each account; shift turnover.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communicator

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team oriented

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Fast paced environment

Education

Some college or degree in business/logistics

Tools

Courier software

Job description

The Dispatch position is responsible for managing a fleet of accounts and ensuring that clients routes within that fleet are completed timely and accurately. This position is the primary communicator between clients and couriers.
Pay Rate: $25.24/hour
Shift: 3rd
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Job Responsibilities

• Answer and dispatch incoming calls from clients to couriers and enter information into courier software system.
• Assign and dispatch all will calls and STAT’s.
• Monitor online dispatch board for potential issues.
• Add, change or delete scheduled stops in planning.
• Research and resolve client issues quickly and accurately.
• Communicate unresolved client issues to direct supervisor immediately.
• Monitor status of deliveries and pickups to ensure timely delivery to client.
• Assist couriers as needed to help ensure routes are completed to client expectations.
• Review route sheets for accuracy.
• Negotiate courier payout.
• Monitor and utilize web-based applications, tools, and reports.
• Ensure policies and procedures as defined by clients and the company are being met.
• Prepare SOP for each account; shift turnover.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective communicator, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Team oriented environment.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software.
• Some college or college degree in business, logistics or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of customer service experience required.
• Courier software experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Heavy communication via phone and email.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs at a time.