Dispatcher
Worldwide
Job Description We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and empathetic Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Dispatcher to join our team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for clients requiring specialized transportation, ensuring their trips are booked accurately and scheduled efficiently. If you have excellent communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced customer service environment, and have a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Customer Service: Answer inbound calls professionally, answering questions and addressing client concerns with empathy and clarity. Reservations & Booking: Accurately log and schedule medical transportation reservations, verifying client eligibility and mobility needs (e.g., wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher). Quotes & Pricing: Provide clear price quotes to private-pay clients and insurance providers based on established company rates. Dispatch Support: Maintain clear communication with drivers, update trip statuses, and handle real-time scheduling adjustments as necessary. Administrative Tasks: Perform accurate data entry, manage schedules via Google Docs/Sheets, and handle other related assignments to support daily operations. Requirements & Qualifications Proven experience in Customer Support, Virtual Assistance, or Call Center environments (prior NEMT experience is a major plus). Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills. Strict adherence to professional phone etiquette and client confidentiality (HIPAA compliance awareness preferred). High level of comfort with technology, including Google Docs/Workspace and dispatching/scheduling software. Ability to multitask, problem-solve under pressure, and maintain a calm, reassuring demeanor. Job Details Scope: Long-term project (More than 6 months) Experience Level: Expert Opportunity: Contract-to-hire for the right candidate Availability: Full-time/Part-time hours available (to be discussed)
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$3.00
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$5.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
Activity on this job
- Proposals:Less than 5
- Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
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About the client
- USATarzana8:12 AM
- $10K total spent16 hires, 5 active
- 3,416 hours
- Transportation & WarehousingMid-sized company (10-99 people)
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