National Dispatcher & Customer Service Representative CSR (Florida)
National Courier Express · Tampa, FL · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused National Dispatcher & Customer Service Representative to support our medical logistics operations across multiple states.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, assign, and monitor daily courier routes across multiple states ensuring on-time delivery of medical and non-medical shipments, patient therapies, and other healthcare materials.
- Answer incoming calls from clients, patients, and drivers in a professional and timely manner.
- Make outbound calls to patients and clients to:
- Confirm delivery appointments and availability
- Provide ETA updates
- Verify delivery details and addresses
- Track deliveries in real time, proactively managing delays, route deviations, traffic issues, weather concerns, and driver needs.
- Oversee temperature-controlled deliveries (refrigerated, frozen, ambient) and maintain chain-of-custody integrity at all times.
- Ensure all service-level agreements (SLAs) are met, including STAT, 2-hour, 4-hour, same-day, next-day, and routed deliveries.
- Work closely with drivers to provide accurate ETAs, instructions, POD (proof of delivery) requirements, and customer updates.
- Verify that all deliveries meet compliance standards including HIPAA, OSHA, DOT, and internal SOPs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date dispatch logs, manifests, proof of delivery (POD) confirmations, incident reports, and delivery confirmations for billing and compliance purposes.
- Aid in the recruitment and onboarding of qualified contract and employee drivers, training them on routes, compliance, safety expectations, and customer service protocols.
- Provide real-time support to drivers regarding navigation, client instructions, pickups, deliveries, and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in dispatch, logistics coordination, or route management (healthcare courier experience strongly preferred).
- Proven experience managing multi-state or high-volume dispatch operations.
- Certifications (Required): HIPAA Certification (current and verifiable). OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification (current and verifiable).
- Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities. Proficiency with dispatch and route optimization software. Strong knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, DOT, and DEA regulations related to medical logistics. Excellent organization and follow-up skills with high attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word) and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Demeanor and problem-solving mindset under pressure.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time delivery rate (target ≥ 98%)
- Driver/Courier retention and satisfaction levels
- Accuracy of dispatch logs, PODs, and documentation
- Compliance audit results (zero violations)
- Client satisfaction and communication responsiveness
Work Environment & Travel Requirements
- Field-based role with frequent multi-state and city travel. Combination of dispatch, client visits, training sessions, and remote coordination.
- May require evenings, weekends, and on-call availability.
Key Competencies
- Self-starter with a hunter mindset and consultative sales approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients at all organizational levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.