Ridgewood Dispatcher

TITLE: Dispatcher

PAY RATE: $18 - $22 per hour

LOCATION:  16-70 Weirfield St. Ridgewood, NY 11385

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: 

• 8, 10 & 12 hours shifts, Monday - Sunday
• Weekend availability is required

BENEFITS:

• Sign-on Bonuses for Full-Time new hires of up to $3,000.
• Referral Bonus when recommending a full-time candidate that is hired of up to $1,500.
• 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (with company contribution), paid time off for full-time employees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 year's experience in transportation dispatch. EMS Dispatch Preferred.
• Geographical knowledge of service areas.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize each task accordingly.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to type 40/45 wpm’s and experience with data entry.
• Ability to work within a team setting as well as work independently.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of computer aided dispatch software (CAD).
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Certified First Responders (CFR) with 2 years of experience and/or 1 year of EMS dispatch experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive large volume intake calls, prioritize and dispatch calls in CAD System.
• Determine appropriate level of care and coordinate transport calls and activities with EMTs in the field.
• Be courteous and friendly to medical facilities, the public, and fellow EMS staff, providing top tier customer service.
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.

About Ambulnz by DocGo:

Ambulnz by DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

EEO/AAP Statement:  DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.  DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position.  As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.