Independent Living Donor Advocate

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

38d

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Shift : Days - Full Time (M-W-F - 930 am - 430 pm) Why Nebraska Medicine : Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing. Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska The Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) is an individual designated to each potential kidney or liver donor who advocates for the rights of the donor and functions independently of the transplant program. The ILDA is responsible for representing and advising the donor; protecting and promoting the interests of the donor; and respecting the donor’s decision and ensuring that the donor’s decision is informed and free from coercion. It is expected that the ILDA will have knowledge and understanding of the transplantation and donation process. The ILDA may work independently or be part of a team of ILDA’s to support transplant program volumes & compliance.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent required.
Minimum of one year post-secondary education with coursework in a medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in customer service or medical scheduling related capacity (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
Strong organizational skills & the ability to prioritize and manage deadlines required.
Ability to work in a proactive self-directed manner required.
Ability to function in a manner that promotes efficiency and confidence required.
Demonstrated flexibility and dedication to team environment required.
Effective communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Clinical background in assigned area preferred.
Knowledge of living organ donation, transplantation, medical ethics, and informed consent preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Experience with electronic health records and/or Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

representing and advising the donor
protecting and promoting the interests of the donor
respecting the donor’s decision and ensuring that the donor’s decision is informed and free from coercion