EMS Communications Specialist, Ambulance Services- Oconee (PRN, Variable)

Essential Functions 

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference. 

• Receives and processes emergency and non-emergency calls for medical services, gathering essential information quickly and accurately. 

• Dispatches EMS units and resources using computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems and radio communications in accordance with established protocols. 

• Prioritizes requests based on patient acuity and system demand to ensure appropriate allocation of resources. 

• Provides pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions as authorized by medical protocols and training. 

• Maintains clear, professional, and accurate communication with EMS providers, field supervisors, and other public safety agencies. 

• Documents call details, dispatch activity, and patient information in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. 

• Monitors resource availability and system status to support operational efficiency and response readiness. 

• Adheres to HIPAA, confidentiality, and patient privacy standards at all times. 

• Participates in continuing education, quality assurance, and skill development to maintain certification and job proficiency. 

• Supports a culture of safety, professionalism, and service excellence within the communications center. 

• Verifies operational readiness of crews 

• Accepts calls requesting medical transportation services.   

• Dispatches calls and tracks unit movements. 

• Coordinates the delivery of service in a safe, courteous and efficient manner. 

• Obtains and documents patient information necessary for appropriate utilization of resources and reimbursement. 

• Prepares written documentation 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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Supervisory/Management Responsibilities 

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned preferred 

• Experience - No experience required.  

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In Lieu Of 

N/A 

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses 

• The following certifications must be obtained during the orientation period and remain current, on-going: APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST), APCO Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD), and CPR Certification  

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Preferred 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to prioritize emergent and non-emergent requests for service 

• Communication skills - Preferred