Location: Birmingham,AL, USA
TouchPointWe are hiring immediately for a part time DISPATCHER position.Address: STV Birmingham - 810 St. Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205 Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: Part time schedule. Hours and days may vary, including weekends; more details upon interview.Requirement: Previous customer service experience preferred.Pay Rate: $14.00 per hourWe Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1365969.The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!Application Deadline: Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on the idea of helping someone heal, TouchPoint is the place for you!We asked some of our associates why they love working for Touchpoint. Click here ( to see what they said!We're TouchPoint Support Services and our mission is to serve up hospitality, for patients, their families and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the U.S. But our work isn't just about cooking, serving, cleaning and transporting patients. We set the stage for healing with sparkling facilities, great food and service.This is the kind of work that takes a big heart for service and for supporting Ascension's mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable. We're serious about the role we play in healing – and just as passionate about having fun, supporting each other and serving our communities.Maybe you have a passion for people and an obsession with service. Or maybe you're looking for a launchpad for a career managing people. Are you generous and hard working? When you spot a need, are you ready to jump?Job SummarySummary: Coordinates and monitors Patient Transportation services activities through timely, accurate dispatch and management of customer transportation requests.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides quality customer service to customers by providing one-on-one attention to detail.Understands and applies knowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection control practices and proper body mechanics.Determines, explains and develops dispatcher logic and transporter activities. Transports patients when necessary.Directs the activity of the transport function and transporters, ensuring timely completion of tasks. Monitors procedures related to availability and completion task, and follows up on issues related to service and operations.Ensures requests have been addressed in an efficient, timely manner according to current departmental standards, priorities and patient appointments.Serves as a liaison between Patient Transportation and other departments.Assigns, collects and distributes pagers. Monitors daily sign-in/out procedures.Develops and promotes positive customer service relationships with patients, patient family members, visitors and staff. Ensures accurate, timely dispatch of transport requests. Ensures maximum staff productivity.Resolves problems related to patient, visitor, staff or employee complaints. Recommends solutions for ongoing or recurring issues.Performs other duties as assigned.Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:Retirement PlanAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceVoluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home ProgramIn addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ADDisability InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( for paid time off benefits information.Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.