Patient Dispatcher (Full-Time/Evening) - Jefferson Abington
Abington, PA 
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Job Description

Under the supervision of the Supervisor Staffing Coordination, the Patient Dispatcher is responsible for the effective coordination and monitoring of patient transport services activities through timely and accurate handing of requests and continued status updates to ensure completion of assignments.

Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to makeAMH the hospital of choice for Patients and Employees. Supports the mission of
the institution to meet or exceed the internal or external customer utilizingestablished standards of behavior.

Exhibits excellent telephone etiquette, listening amp; interpersonal skills to ensureprioritization of tasks dispatched. Promotes positive effective customer service
relations with customers and transporters.

Utilizes effective dispatching logic in prioritizing tasks, dispatching assignmentsto the appropriate personnel in order of availability and proximity while
maximizing productivity.

Notifies coordinator of potential issues, needs and/or concerns. Ensurescompliance with policies and procedures for departmental operations.

Ensures proper operation of Team Chimes hardware, software programs, pageand phone handling systems; is able to troubleshoot and work with Information
Systems and vendor. Troubleshoot issues with software and technical equipmentsuch as phone handling, pager handling, etc.

Assists in orienting, training and developing all levels of transporters.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum one year scheduling or administrative experience or one year transporter experience.

High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

CPR preferred.

Computer experience required; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

  • OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
  • OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
  • OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.


As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 year
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