Ambulance Medical Dispatcher

Advantage Ambulance

Ambulance Medical Dispatcher

Riverside, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Advantage Ambulance is a BLS and CCT ambulance provider headquartered in the county of Riverside, California. Advantage is known for providing the highest quality of care and serving our communities with unmatched commitment. In December 2016, we achieved elite status by achieving the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance services (CAAS). Only 1% of all ambulance organizations in the United States have achieved this accreditation. As a dispatcher with Advantage, you have an opportunity to work for a great employer...all while playing your part in the company's positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

    WHAT MAKES ADVANTAGE A GREAT PLACE FOR DISPATCHERS TO WORK:

    State of the art dispatching center

    Coveted 12-hour shifts with more days off

    Dynamic department with experienced and supportive leadership

    Amenities…our CEO has been quoted saying “I want this place to be supportive, fun, inviting, comfortable, and stocked with snacks and refreshments…a place that everyone wants to come to each day.”

    Come join our dispatching team and be part of a growing company that values their employees and offers exceptional work/life balance!

    Our Dispatchers are responsible for answering, evaluating, and triaging all transport requests and deploying the most appropriate resources. We strive for excellence, and as such, expect every EMS Dispatcher to provide each caller with exemplary customer service.

    REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMS DISPATCHERS:

    Possession of an EMT, EMD, or ETC certification or the ability to attain one (Required)

    Availability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (Required)

    One (1) year of direct customer service experience (Preferred)

    Previous work experience in a communications center or as an EMS dispatcher (Preferred)

    Previous work experience as an EMT, Paramedic, CNA, or LVN (Preferred)

    High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

    DISPATCHER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills with both internal and external customers

    Ability to strategically review, plan, and deploy resources

    Maintain a calm and professional demeanor

    Take direction, work independently, and as part of a group

    Promptly answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming requests for service while communicating effectively with callers

    Familiarity with company service areas and medical facilities

    Working knowledge of service area geography, roadways, and traffic patterns

    Ensure compliance with all company and customer policies and procedures as they pertain to the coordination of patient transport

    Professionally “control” difficult interactions and effectively direct the flow of the conversation

    Proficiency with computer operations, word processing, email, and spreadsheet software programs

    Operate a multi-line phone system

    Document all phone and radio transactions using a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) program

    Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings

    Perform other duties as assigned by management or the leadership team

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Must be able to sit for an extended period of time

    Requires frequent, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, reaching, and grasping

    Must be able to hear and communicate clearly to perform job duties in-person and over the telephone

    Adequate vision is required in order to read information from printed sources and computer screens

    BENEFITS:

    401(k)

    Health insurance

    Employee assistance program

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Looking for something better? Join our team*!

    Apply to this job with your resume to be considered for this position.

    *Applicants must meet the minimum requirements above to apply. Advantage Ambulance offers of employment are contingent upon the successful outcome of a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and qualification requirements.