EMS Communications Specialist, Ambulance Services- Oconee (PRN, Variable)

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Receives, schedules, coordinates and dispatches request for services and performs patient registration functions. May control distribution of ambulance equipment and medications at shift change.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Verifies operational readiness of crews

• Accepts calls requesting medical transportation services.

• Dispatches calls and tracks unit movements.

• Coordinates the delivery of service in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.

• Obtains and documents patient information necessary for appropriate utilization ofresourcesand reimbursement.

• Prepares written documentation

• Attends staff meetings

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned

• Experience - No experience required. One (1) yearexperience in a healthcare setting and/or emergency services dispatch preferred

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)certification- Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize emergent and non-emergent requests for service

• Communication skills - Preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

10247256 Ambulance Services

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