Service Dispatcher

Akumin; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking an Equipment Services Dispatcher & Customer Service Representative to act as the primary liaison between operations, service vendors, and management. This role involves receiving service requests, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in dispatching or customer service.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in dispatching, customer service, or service coordination.
• Ability to handle high volume of calls and work well under pressure.
• Experience in a standard office environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls, emails, and online requests for customer service.
• Schedule and coordinate service calls with vendors.
• Maintain accurate customer records in service software.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Dispatching

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook/Office

Service software (CMMS)

Job description

Overview

The Equipment Services Dispatcher & Customer Service Representative acts as the primary liaison between operations (internal), service vendors (external), and internal management. This role is responsible for receiving service requests, scheduling preventative maintenance, dispatching vendors to repair sites, and ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong communication skills, and has a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of incoming calls, emails, and online requests, providing exceptional customer service.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and address customer concerns regarding repairs.
• Schedule and coordinate service calls efficiently to service vendors.
• Dispatch vendors based on location and equipment competencies to meet service commitments.
• Primarily focused on Preventative Maintenance activities until knowledge grows.
• Act as the main point of contact for field units, providing necessary information and updates throughout the day.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate customer records and service histories in the company service software (CMMS) system.
• Assist in closing work orders, providing POs and approving invoices for timely payment to vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in dispatching, customer service, or service coordination.
• Proficiency in service software, Microsoft Outlook/Office, and other technology tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work quickly and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced, sometimes hectic, environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Previous experience in heavy equipment, HVAC, or service dispatching.
• Experience in mobile medical imaging

Physical Requirements

• Standard office environment.
• More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, and walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel or crawl. Climb and balance. Carry and lift 10-20 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.