Flight Coordinator I

More Information about this Job:Flight Coordinator I Pay ranges from $ 20 .5 0 - $22 .50 based on experience $3/night shift differential & $1/weekend shift differentialJOB DESCRIPTION The Flight Coordinator is responsible for receiving emergent and non-emergent telephone requests for patient transport. The Flight Coordinator is responsible for the assignment of the most appropriate air unit to serve the customer's request through the utilization of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The Flight Coordinator is the primary connection between the Flight Team and the resources they require to perform their transport. They serve as the central hub for cross-functional communications support between the Aviation, Maintenance, Operations, Clinical and Administrative departments. The Flight Coordinator will demonstrate proficiency with all the appropriate job-related tools to include but not limited to the utilization of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, mapping software, communications equipment, multi-line telephone systems, and digital recording equipment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIESDemonstrate excellent customer service skills with all customers, co-workers, management, and the publicReceive and handle all customer requests for or about medical transports in a friendly, timely and professional manner.Demonstrate excellent listening skills and be able to accurately document all interactionsDemonstrate the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.Responsible for the assignment and coordination of medical transport by Air Evac.Handle the decline and cancellations of transport requests with the requesting party by offering alternate solutions or aircraft as appropriate.Maintains data entries in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for all requests.Actively monitor aircraft while in flight and enter aircraft position reports into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.Communicate with the Flight Coordinator Supervisor when issues arise.Communicate with partners and Flight Team to facilitate transports as needed.Participates and contributes willingly, effectively, and efficiently as a team member in various councils accomplishing the stated goals of the organization.Adheres to all company policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSMinimum18 years of ageHigh School Diploma, GED, or EquivalentDetail orientedAbility to multi-taskAbility to function in a fast paced, at times high stress, work environmentComputer literate Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com .. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers . EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. More Information about this Job: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HAS, EAP, vacation and paid time off.