Emergency Services Coordinator - Jackson, MS
6 hours ago
Job description
Job Summary:
To facilitate patient flow, transfers, admissions, and consults for emergency department patients. To initiate air medical and/or ground transport and reception of EMS transmissions as appropriate. To facilitate pre-hospital requests during a crisis or disaster mode. To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicle to UMMC or other designated facilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Verbal and written communications skills. Comprehension skills. Basic computer operations skills and knowledge. Basic clinical and medical terminology knowledge. Critical thinking and decision making skills. Protocol based decision making skills. Ability to simultaneously operate and answer multiple telephone and radio systems.
Responsibilities:
Utilizes the MedCom communication and documentation systems and protocols to receive and document radio transmissions, phone calls, and other digital or electronic means of communication for emergency patient transfers or consultation calls or requests for assistance from pre-hospital providers and law enforcement personnel. Receives and conveys complete and accurate verbal and written messages. In reference to emergent transfer requests, patient reports, and medical control calls.
Participates in educational and outreach activities and coordinates emergency preparedness efforts for internal and external customers with local, state, regional and federal partners.
Assists with communication responsibility in accordance with the state of Mississippi comprehensive emergency management plan.
Evaluates, plans, provides, and documents care for patients in the disaster, transport in or out of hospital environment.
Performs daily operational duties of the disaster management plan as assigned, including but not limited to radio checks and management of incoming alerts. Assists with dissemination of disaster preparedness information and management as directed by the UMMC Mississippi Center of Emergency Services leadership.
Participates in disaster drills and exercises utilizing computer based systems, weather systems and communication systems.
Follows specialty service and clinical department protocols in referring patients to UMMC.
Maintains and verifies the quality and accuracy of all communications center related transport documentation.
Receives, coordinates, and relays requests for medical transport by the comprehensive transport program. Performs continuous vehicle or aircraft following (computerized and/or manual mapping skills) and initiates emergency action plans in case of an incident/accident.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, constant crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Requirements
Education & Experience:
EMT or EMD - high school diploma/GED and one (1) year experience performing ems duties or medical dispatching.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: certification as EMT or EMD. NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 required within six (6) months of hire.
BLS required. NAACS preferred. If EMT, valid Mississippi State Department of Health/Bureau of Emergency Medical Services jurisdictional medical control on file for UMMC emergency services will be obtained within one month.
Similar jobs
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Service coordinators help people meet their personal needs and goals in obtaining the greatest degree of independence and inclus ...
1 month ago
The Printing Services Coordinator supports the full production lifecycle of printed materials and serves as a liaison between Medical Center units, the Communications and Marketing team and the organization's printing services vendor. · ...
1 week ago
Manager of the Mailroom and Reception in Jackson-MS. · Responsible for employees meeting all requirements of contract with Entergy Corporation related to mail services in New Orleans, LA. · Responsible to interview, hire, discipline and appraise all prospective and current employ ...
3 weeks ago
Promotes a high level of customer satisfaction during patient interactions. · ...
2 days ago
As Client Services Coordinator your role may include ongoing individual or group training writing documentation troubleshooting system issues and acting as interface between Agency and Kologik resources to answer questions and resolve issues. · ...
1 month ago
The compensation for the position is: · $55 and $65,200.00To meet with customer as required to update, inform and report all management and contract requirements. · ...
3 weeks ago
Promotes a high level of customer satisfaction during patient interactions. Maintains accurate and timely billing information. · ...
1 day ago
Job Title · Customer Service Coordinator · Job Description Summary · Manager of the Mailroom and Reception in Jackson-MS · Job Description · Specific Job Functions · 1. Responsible for employees meeting all requirements of contract with Entergy Corporation related to mail s ...
2 days ago
As a Client Services Coordinator your role may include ongoing individual or group training writing documentation troubleshooting system issues and acting as the interface between the Agency and Kologik resources to answer questions and resolve issues. · ...
1 week ago
Promotes high level of customer satisfaction during patient interactions requiring knowledge of departmental policies. · Verifies insurance communicates regularly with carriers for reimbursement purposes. · ...
1 month ago
Job Summary · The Emergency Services Coordinator Supervisor will supervise Emergency Services Coordinators in operations and Audits. They will ensure compliance in local and State Fire Regulations while expected to participate in Fire Protection and assist the EMS team when neces ...
1 week ago
The Coordinator-Customer Service serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This role involves a variety of administrative and customer service tasks aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient clinic experience for patients and staff. · ...
1 month ago
The Printing Services Coordinator supports the full production lifecycle of printed materials and serves as a liaison between Medical Center units, the Communications and Marketing team and the organization's printing services vendor. · ...
6 days ago
To facilitate patient flow, transfers, admissions and consults for emergency department patients. · To initiate air medical and/or ground transport and reception of EMS transmissions as appropriate. · Participates in educational and outreach activities and coordinates emergency p ...
11 hours ago
The Client Service Coordinator drives the flow of clients and pets through the hospital, · maximizes productivity of veterinary medical team, · ensures good communication with associates and clients, · coordinates care of clients and pets in happy,welcoming,friendly efficient man ...
4 weeks ago
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health. · We provides a variety of routine clerical duties prioritizing information requests in a timely manner. · Gains confidence cooperation from staff physicians healthcare providers through competent job performance effecti ...
2 weeks ago
The Customer Sales Coordinator supports the sales team by managing order processing, client communication, and project coordination within a fast-paced contract furniture environment. · Responsibilities include coordinating quotes, processing purchase orders, monitoring project t ...
2 weeks ago
· Position Type: · Community Ed - Parent Involvement/Volunteer Services Coordinator · Date Posted: · 2/18/2026 · Location: · Mississippi Elementary School · Volunteer Services Coordinator · Part-Time Up to 22 hours/week · Recruit volunteers, initiate training and supervision, r ...
6 hours ago
+The Department of Auxiliary Enterprises at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Retail and Vendor Services Coordinator position. · ...
1 month ago
Job Title: Emergency Services Coordinator · About the Job: · The Emergency Services Coordinator will be responsible for inspecting and auditing all Safety regulatory compliance for the entire Six Flags property. They will also participate in Fire Protection and assist the EMS tea ...
1 week ago