**Job Description** **Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!** When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing perfection. From working with a team of best-in-class healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals! **What will you be doing in this role?** **Job Summary:** Under the directions of the Central Transportation Services Management team, serves as a call agent and dispatcher for a multi-disciplinary department. Displays an ability to learn and efficiently navigate computerized transportation dispatching and bed tracking software (CS-Link/EPIC), refrigerator temperature monitoring software (TempTrak), and facilities service request maintenance program (Mainspring). In addition to being able to use an ACD based phone system, you will need to utilize 2-way radio, email, Word and Excel files to effectively and efficiently process and retrieve needed information in a timely and accurate manner. Capable of handling high call volumes on a daily basis and in emergency situations while keeping in line with Department’s policies and procedures. Ability to focus on live data updates and logically schedule representatives to immediate service calls involving patient care. Should be able to learn and recall locations of various areas and departments throughout the medical center. Must be fluent in English, read, write and speak. Candidate must display excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with external and internal clientele. Must have good follow up skills and capable of working a variety of shifts. You will need to utilize proper telephone etiquette when assisting customers, triaging calls and providing information to callers. Must be able to lift and put away office supplies shipments as received such as: cartons of paper, boxes of files, and other miscellaneous supplies utilized to ensure efficient productivity. Must be able to sit or stand in one spot the majority of working hours. Adheres to all Hospital and departmental policies and procedures and complies with JCAHO and other regulatory agencies in all work performed while maintaining patient confidentiality. **Qualifications** **Educational Requirements:** High school graduate or equivalent required. English speaking, spelling, grammar, & simple math skills equivalent to high school level required. Courses & work experience in communications, public contact, book-keeping, business machines and correspondence preferred.Knowledge and understanding of the organization, functions, policies and procedures of the Department, and the inter- relationship with other departments. Ability to interact effectively with Directors, Managers, internal staff, patients and representatives of public agencies and business, or a comparable level of education and experience. **Licenses** **:** Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows or a comparable system (specifically including keyboarding and mouse skills). Must additionally possess a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation development, E-mail browsers and on-line reporting. Ability to type 45 to 50 WPM. **Experience:** Experience demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks frequently with short time-lines, to prioritize and organize work, and to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner. **Req ID** : 2544 **Working Title** : Dispatch Associate - Full Time - 10hr - Evenings **Department** : Dispatch Call Center **Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center **Job Category** : Administrative **Job Specialty** : Customer Support **Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT **Primary Shift** : Evening **Shift Duration** : 10 hour **Base Pay** : $19.50 - $27.24 Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.