Transplant Coordinator

Description

Responsible for coordinating the evaluation process of a transplant patient. Conducts initial pre-evaluation interview of patient, leads transplant evaluation committee meetings and assists in the development and implementation of quality assurance. Coordinates services with organ procurement organization and provides education to internal and external professionals. Maintains and updates all patient records for transplant evaluation. Contacts the patients and informs of available organ assesses the patient's current medical status to determine appropriateness of surgery and advises on pre-surgical recommendations. Provides information to insurance company/ payer requests regarding status of patient. Conducts educational seminars for referring physician offices, dialysis units (where appropriate), other health care professionals and the public. May provide work coordination and leadership to other coordinators and support staff. Considerable experience in transportation policies and procedures is necessary. Certification by the American Board of Transplant Coordinators (C.C.T.C.[Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator]) is necessary. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.