dispatcher

dispatcher Winchester, VA

Valley Health (Virginia and West Virginia)
Full Time Winchester, VA 42820 - 32264 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

dispatcher

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

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.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience
Minimum of three years experience in high volume health care scheduling and/or 911 dispatching preferred
Prior customer service experience preferred

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

What You Will Get:

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 Healthy U: 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.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police and/or WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares) (applicable state)
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
107

Physical Demands
6 A Customer Service

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About Valley Health (Virginia and West Virginia)

CEO: Mark Nantz
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: https://www.valleyhealthlink.com
Year Founded: 1994

dispatcher
Valley Health (Virginia and West Virginia)

https://www.valleyhealthlink.com
Winchester, VA
Mark Nantz
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1994
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