Overview

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin with over 55 locations. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.

EMS Customer Service Representative/Call Taker with day and night shifts available in Elmhurst, IL.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the EMS Customer Service Representative consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Answer, screen, and direct calls for entire company
Distinguish the need for emergency transportation
Pre-arrange transport for facilities while determining the level of care needed for the patients
Arrange specialty and critical care transportation
Provide information and assistance for customer service inquires as needed
Communicate with multiple departments and EMS personal
Provide supportive information to customers to assist them in arranging appropriate transport
Develop effective solutions for customer service issues
Direct calls to Flight Desk as appropriate
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Pleasant, professional phone manner
Detail oriented
Typing skills of 35 wpm or better
Ability to excel in high-stress environment
Adapt to frequently changing policies
Ability to learn policies and procedures for facilities and recognizing when to apply them
Medical background a plus
Must pass 2-3 weeks of training
EMD certification will be provided by Superior within 1 year of employment
High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health/dental/life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity for Career Growth

Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here: Benefits Page.

Superior Ambulance Service is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.

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