Dispatcher **NEW STARTING RATE**

Century Ambulance
Jacksonville, Florida 32290 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Dispatch and Telecommunications
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    POSITION: Dispatcher

    REPORTS TO: Communications Manager

    LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL

    FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

    TYPE: Regular, Full-time

    SCHEDULE: Variable shifts

    Essential Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for answering and triaging calls coming into the Dispatch Department and directing them to the most appropriate resource while communicating effectively with all callers
    • Operates a PC and demonstrates ease of use with programs such as Microsoft Office and CAD
    • Operates multi-line computerized phone system
    • Inputs transport requests using CAD and various web based programs
    • Conveys a high degree of familiarity with Company service areas and medical facilities
    • Maintains compliance with all established Company and customer policies and procedures
    • Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times specifically during difficult interactions while effectively directing the flow of conversation
    • Takes direction and works independently or part of a group
    • Effectively train new hires in dispatch
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • General understanding of medical terminology or experience in a healthcare setting
    • Any combination of the following experience, equivalent to two (2) years:
    • EMS dispatcher or call center representative experience
    • Multi-line telephone experience
    • Direct customer service experience
    Regular, reliable attendance Excellent communication skills Ability to multi-task High school diploma or equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Dispatch experience in EMS
    • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and/or EMD certification (Emergency Medical Dispatcher)
    • Field experience in EMS
    Additional Requirements: Mental & Physical
    • Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening
    • Must be able to successfully obtain EMD certification within 12 months of beginning employment
    • Must be available to work all shifts, including overtime as needed
    • Ability to rotate shift assignments as needed and/or required based on operational need
    • Ability to sit and/or stand for an extended period and wear a telephone headset
    • Requires frequent repetitive hand movements, standing and/or walking, reaching and grasping
    • Must be able to hear and communicate clearly to perform job duties in person and over the phone
    • Adequate vision required to be able to read information from printed sources and computer screens
    • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
    • Understand and respond to a diverse population
    • Utilize fine motor coordination, clear speech, and good visual acuity
  • Job Description

    POSITION: Dispatcher

    REPORTS TO: Communications Manager

    LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL

    FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

    TYPE: Regular, Full-time

    SCHEDULE: Variable shifts

    Essential Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for answering and triaging calls coming into the Dispatch Department and directing them to the most appropriate resource while communicating effectively with all callers
    • Operates a PC and demonstrates ease of use with programs such as Microsoft Office and CAD
    • Operates multi-line computerized phone system
    • Inputs transport requests using CAD and various web based programs
    • Conveys a high degree of familiarity with Company service areas and medical facilities
    • Maintains compliance with all established Company and customer policies and procedures
    • Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times specifically during difficult interactions while effectively directing the flow of conversation
    • Takes direction and works independently or part of a group
    • Effectively train new hires in dispatch
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • General understanding of medical terminology or experience in a healthcare setting
    • Any combination of the following experience, equivalent to two (2) years:
    • EMS dispatcher or call center representative experience
    • Multi-line telephone experience
    • Direct customer service experience
    Regular, reliable attendance Excellent communication skills Ability to multi-task High school diploma or equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Dispatch experience in EMS
    • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and/or EMD certification (Emergency Medical Dispatcher)
    • Field experience in EMS
    Additional Requirements: Mental & Physical
    • Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening
    • Must be able to successfully obtain EMD certification within 12 months of beginning employment
    • Must be available to work all shifts, including overtime as needed
    • Ability to rotate shift assignments as needed and/or required based on operational need
    • Ability to sit and/or stand for an extended period and wear a telephone headset
    • Requires frequent repetitive hand movements, standing and/or walking, reaching and grasping
    • Must be able to hear and communicate clearly to perform job duties in person and over the phone
    • Adequate vision required to be able to read information from printed sources and computer screens
    • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
    • Understand and respond to a diverse population
    • Utilize fine motor coordination, clear speech, and good visual acuity
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