EMS Communications Specialist- Oconee (Prn)

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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.

Accountabilities

• Verifies Operational Readiness of Crews 15%

• Accepts Calls Requesting Medical Transportation Services. 10%

• Promptly Dispatches Calls and Tracks Unit Movements. 10%

• Coordinate the Delivery of Service in a Safe, Courteous and Efficient Manner. 15%

• Obtains and Documents Patient Information Necessary for Appropriate Utilization of Resources and Reimbursement. 15%

• Prepare Written Documentation in a Complete, Timely and Accurate Manner. 15%

• Function at a High Level of Efficiency. 10%

• Demonstrate Skill Proficiency on an Annual Basis. 5%

• Attends Staff Meetings/Complies with Employee Health Requirements/Completes Mandatory Employee Training Programs. 5%

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma

• No experience required. 1 year experience in a healthcare setting and/or emergency services dispatch preferred

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

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

• Telephone and radio communications

• Preferred

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification

• Preferred

• Prior emergency services dispatch experience

• 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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