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Dispatcher (NEMT)
ReWorks Solutions · Remote, South Africa
About The Role
Working Hours: US Hours (9am-5pm EST)
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Position Overview: The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing non-emergency medical
- transportation (NEMT) trips to ensure timely, safe, and efficient service for members. This role serves as the
- central point of communication between drivers, facilities, schedulers, and transportation platforms,
- ensuring all trips are executed according to company standards, payer requirements, and member needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Trip Intake and Review:
- Receive scheduled trip requests via Zoho Desk and MOVI.
- Review trip details for accuracy, including pickup/drop-off times, locations, level of service, and
special accommodations.
- Verify eligibility, authorization, and trip readiness prior to dispatch.
- Driver Coordination:
- Assign trips to drivers based on availability, vehicle type, location, and service level.
- Communicate trip details clearly to drivers, including changes, special instructions, or urgent
requests.
- Monitor driver status throughout the day to ensure adherence to schedules.
- Real-Time Dispatch Management:
- Track active trips and monitor on-time performance.
- Address delays, no-shows, cancellations, and breakdowns in real time.
- Provide drivers with routing guidance and support as needed.
- Serve as a point of contact for doctor offices, facilities, staff and family members regarding
transportation status.
- Provide ETA updates and resolve service concerns promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate with facilities for wait times, return trips, and same-day changes.
- System Documentation:
- Enter and update trip statuses in dispatch and transportation management systems.
- Accurately document incidents, delays, cancellations, and service issues.
- Ensure all required trip notes and compliance documentation are completed.
- Problem Resolution:
- Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, missed trips, or coverage gaps.
- Escalate issues appropriately and collaborate with schedulers and management to ensure
continuity of service.
- Support after-hours or urgent trip needs when required.
Requirements
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or dispatch operations required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficient in using scheduling and management software (e.g., Zoho Desk, MOVI, PCC).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Familiarity with healthcare scheduling and transportation coordination is preferred.
- Familiarity with NEMT operations, driver coordination, and compliance requirements is a plus.
- Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective coordination and teamwork
- Customer service orientation
- Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance processes
Benefits
- Comfortable working U.S. hours
- Remote work from home
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