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Valley Health System

Dispatcher - Full Time - Varied Shifts

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.

$48,740 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. Department VMT
  • DISPATCH
  • 507212 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $18.96
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59 Job Description The Dispatcher will schedule and dispatch requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance, wheelchair, ambulatory and taxi transportation via computer aided dispatching application (CAD). Receives requests via telephone, fax and web based applications. Enters all pertinent information into CAD. Registers patient, checks insurance eligibility, determines level of service needed and confirms medical necessity. Initiates insurance authorization, collects payments electronically and prepares completed run reports for billing. Assigns trips to active units and monitors progress, communicates using two way radio, direct connect, pagers and telephone. Deploys ambulance and wheelchair vans throughout VA, WV and MD. Education High School Diploma or equivalent required Certification & Licensures Current or previous EMS state certification preferred. Qualifications Ability to apply critical thinking toward problem solving and conflict resolution required Excellent customer service, clerical, computer, and data entry skills required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Edge, Excel and Outlook required Ability to accurately type 30-35 wpm minimum FLSA Classification Non-exempt Physical Demands 6 A Customer Service Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to
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An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .