Donation Coordinator

Gift of Hope • Chicago, IL

2d • $73,657 - $82,865 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position develops and maintains effective relationships with key hospital leadership staff in assigned territory to implement hospital programs and policies that promote organ and tissue donation; conducts on-site assessment and evaluation of potential organ donors and follows referrals in a region that covers hospitals in Chicago's Northern area and North/Northwest suburbs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, healthcare administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3 years’ related experience such as business development, marketing, sales or clinical background
• Ability to speak persuasively and influence senior level hospital staff
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data
• Effectively communicate policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to creatively address the needs of hospitals, family members, and Gift of Hope
• Ability to learn and understand hospital administrative and clinical functions

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Maintain Hospital Development responsibilities for assigned hospitals
• Function as an expert resource within the hospital on all aspects of organ and tissue donation
• Work with hospital administration to create effective policies and procedures to support and improve organ and tissue donation
• Develop and implement plans to optimize hospital performance, including, but not limited to, an annual Hospital Plan
• Track hospital results to monitor progress and modify plans as needed
• Prepare written analysis of key donation outcomes
• Conduct monthly medical record review of missed opportunities for donation
• Meet regularly with appropriate Quality and/or management representatives to review hospital donation performance
• Develop solutions to issues that impede the donation process
• Facilitate hospital programs and committees that influence organ and tissue donation
• Develop and present educational programs on all aspects of the donation process for hospital staff
• Meet departmental deadlines for assigned projects, medical record review, hospital reporting, documentation of hospital interactions
• Support the referral management process by completing on-site referral follow-up assignments within assigned hospital territory
• Conduct on-site evaluation of potential organ donors; review hospital charts and current records of potential donors; document findings and follow up plans in hospital charts
• Participate in medical rounds with neuro and trauma services
• Coordinate Patient Care Conferences with hospital staff during critical points in the referral and/or consent process
• Participate in after-action reviews to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level