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Valley Health

Dispatcher - Full Time

Valley Health, Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22601

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Dispatcher

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 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.