Description
Are you looking for a mission-driven career?
Lifeline of Ohio coordinates and promotes organ, eye, and tissue donation across Ohio, and we are seeking a Donation Support Services Coordinator - Mid Shift to join our team.
A DSS Coordinator organizes and assists with tasks so that donation efforts run smoothly across multiple stakeholders. They provide communication and ensure compliance with all regulating, governing and accepting agencies to facilitate and maximize organ, eye and tissue donation. They work closely with hospital staff, funeral homes, coroners, tissue technicians and organ recovery staff to coordinate the donation process.
They ensure all families are educated and aware of the opportunity to pursue organ, eye, and tissue donation.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits eligible position.Schedule is 11:00AM-11:00PM or 12:00PM-12:00AM, and has three 12-hour shifts and one 4-hour shift per week.Upon hire, the first week of training will be conducted during day shift hours**Only candidates working from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky or South Carolina will be considered at this time.
Responsibilities
Referral Initiation
Obtains and enters patient medical and social information provided by partners
Assures pertinent referral/case information is communicated to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
Communicates with external partners and provides necessary follow-up
Identifies initial suitability for tissue and eye donors
Assesses appropriate state donor registry for registry status or makes contact with appropriate organ procurement organization for designation.
Evaluation
Documents and evaluates relevant medical suitability criteria for all potential tissue and eye donors
Understands and applies all internal/ external policies, procedures and standards relevant to donor suitability
Communicate with Coroner as applicable to obtain permission for donation and any requests
Builds positive, productive and professional rapport with tissue processor staff
Authorization
Consults with internal and external partners in the coordination and authorization and UDRAI process for potential donors
Works with authorizing agent (aka legal next of kin) to:
identify, discuss donation potential
Provides core elements during authorization
Compile medical/social questionnaire per governing agency guidelines
Supports donor family with follow-up as needed
Contacts tissue/eye processors for review and acceptance of donor
Communicates authorization information to both internal and external stakeholders (Tissue team, tissue/eye processors, Transportation, Coroner, Funeral Home, etc)
Documents required information in charting database
Works with Quality and Regulatory Affairs to ensure documentation standards are met and any deviations from policy or protocol are documented
Case Follow-up
Coordinates transportation of donor for recovery
Completes all “touch base” calls during progression of case and post case follow ups
Determines appropriate approach intervals given case dynamics
Ensures all case checklists are being completed in a timely manner during the progression of the case
Delivers shift report and receives shift report from the previous shift Charge
Requirements
Education and Experience
Certification in a healthcare related field or secondary degree in education, medical or healthcare preferred
2+ years experience working in a call center environment or a relevant combination of the above listed education and experience
Able to work mid shift hours
Preferred Skills
Commitment and enthusiasm about the organization’s mission and programs
Can work effectively in a remote environment, utilizing multiple communication channels
Computer literacy with ability to effectively utilize multiple browsers & healthcare applications
Ability to understand complex policies and procedures and follow directions accurately
Detail-oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry
Friendly, helpful, and professional demeanor, both verbal and written
Ability to work collaboratively with people from various backgrounds
Benefits
Competitive pay
Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (including PPO, HDHP, and FSA/HSA)
Generous PTO bank available for immediate use, plus 9 company holidays and 2 floating holidays of your choice
Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Family Leave
Free, unlimited access for you and your partner to Maven, a virtual women's & family health platform
Company provided term life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company paid-for certifications and license renewals
401(k) plan (Traditional & Roth options) with company match
Performance Bonuses
Organizational dedication to internal advancement and promotion opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer: Lifeline of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, and termination. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Lifeline of Ohio complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity.