Coordinator, Donation Support

EVERSIGHT•Ann Arbor, MI

12h•$21•Hybrid

About The Position

The Donation Support Coordinator is responsible for being the first point of contact for eye donor referrals. With moderate supervision, performs the intake of referrals, screening of donor information for transplant or research suitability, communication with next-of-kin, and the coordination of eye tissue recovery and tissue transportation. Night shift: 6pm-6:30am, rotating schedule including weekends Compensation: $21/hr plus shift differential Hybrid schedule (2-3 shifts in-office per week) Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Requirements

Education: Undergraduate studies in related field preferred.
Experience: Experience in medical field or customer service highly preferred.
Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with those in various emotional states. Must be proficient with technology. Effective planning and execution of complex tasks. Ability to interact professionally with peers and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

Screens medical/social/behavioral history to determine donor eligibility. Contacts medical professionals for donor medical or ophthalmic history, and other follow-up as necessary.
Coordinates the recovery of donated human eye tissue with other procurement agencies, hospitals, medical examiners/coroners and funeral homes.
Dispatches technicians to perform services.
Approaches next-of-kin to conduct interviews and obtain authorizations.
Provides accurate and detailed information regarding donor history to staff via systems and written and verbal communications.
Handles all donor-related information in a confidential, professional manner.
Maintains professional relationships with physicians, physician staff, hospital/surgical center staff, peers, other eye banks, and other agencies.
Serves as the back-up to field after-hours telephone calls for any departments within the Eversight organization.
Provides weekend coverage and works on-call shifts as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.