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Seeking: Family Services Coordinator- Remote position- CorneaGen is authorized to employ in the following States- AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Are you searching for a job with a company that offers paid on-the-job training and development, competitive wages? Perhaps you are looking to join a high-performing team that’s focused on improving the lives of others? Or are you thinking about making a career change into a new and exciting line of work? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, then keep reading!

CorneaGen is a mission-driven company focused on providing the highest quality donor tissue, unparalleled customer service and superior products that transform how ophthalmologists treat and care for every person impacted by corneal disease. Through continuous innovations in tissue processing technology and surgical devices, advocacy for patient access and simplified payor reimbursement policies, CorneaGen is advancing the next generation of cornea care. In support of this goal, we are looking for a Family Services Coordinator to join our team.

What does a Family Services Coordinator do?

The Family Services Coordinator contributes to a dynamic industry which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week; serves as the point of contact regarding incoming referrals, coordinates specific functions of the donation program including receiving initial referrals and assessing/determining donor potential for CorneaGen and with all external donation partners, and directs recovery arrangements. The FSC is responsible for working with families to provide information regarding donation opportunities amp; obtaining authorization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Location

• This is a remote/work-from home position
• Work hours will primarily include evenings and weekends.

Referrals and Donor Screening

• • Handles inbound and outbound communication with donation stakeholders such as hospitals/hospices/medical examiner offices/funeral homes and assesses suitability for eye donation
  • Captures all information timely, accurately, and completely within donor management software
  • Provides comprehensive medical screening of potential donors by effectively communicating with referral source personnel to determine suitability for eye recovery based on established guidelines
  • Discusses screening information and criteria applications with Family Services Director accordingly
  • Routinely provides feedback to appropriate chain of management regarding hospital education needs, community outreach opportunities, and development with donation partner agencies

Donor Advocacy and Logistics

• • Works in close collaboration with hospitals, team members, and Family Services Director to evaluate and determine the best time to offer families the opportunity for donation
  • Leads donation discussion with potential donor families or agents 
  • Effectively advocates for donation and ensures informed consent to potential donor families; completes authorization for donation; obtains and documents accurate medical/social histories
  • Provides support and education to families throughout the donation process
  • Coordinates all logistical aspects required for donation to occur, including interfacing with other participating agencies such as recovery partners, hospitals, medical examiners, and funeral directors
  • Coordinates recovery location and timing; activates/assigns recovery staff for eye recovery
  • Ensures that case documentation within donation software is updated accurately and in a timely manner
  • Maintains a high sense of urgency to ensure optimal time frames for recovery
  • Works to utilize resources and reduce inefficiencies
  • Strives to meet and/or exceed critical KPIs that drive organizational success including but not limited to; authorization rate, suitability rate, call volume and error rate
  • Collaborates with appropriate personnel to troubleshoot real-time challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess advanced knowledge related to donor evaluation and management
• Exhibits superb customer service skills
• Able to maintain professionalism during potentially complex circumstances
• Possesses an advanced understanding of national regulations and procedures surrounding donation, and an advanced clinical and anatomical knowledge
• Demonstrates both a strong work ethic and efficient productivity in an independent work environment
• Ability to communicate and present information effectively and concisely within a team environment
• Proactive team player who can multitask with ease, and uphold organizational core values
• Must possess strong interpersonal, priority-setting and strategic skills. Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills. Thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment and adjusts to new priorities as required
• Well-spoken, has the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively over the phone, especially with families in the midst of their grieving process
• Knowledgeable about medical terminology
• Proficient in critical thinking
• Able to work nights, days, weekends, holidays; willingness and flexibility to adapt to schedule adjustments as needed

What if I’ve never done this type of work before?

Not a problem! We will provide on-the-job training to give you the skills and knowledge needed to become a Family Services Coordinator. What we ask of you is:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in biologic sciences- or an equivalent degree/diploma/certification in an allied health field. Minimum of 3 years of experience may substitute for educational requirement.
• Prior Donor Coordination experience strongly preferred

What compensation and benefits do you offer?

The minimum hourly rate for this position is $24.00/hour and a maximum hourly rate is $27.00/hour. Individual compensation will vary within this range based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. Shift Premium of $2.00/hour for nights and weekends. Bilingual Premium of $1.50/hour.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision premiums) for all employees, plus minimal premium contributions to cover dependents
• Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including 12 company holidays and 2+ weeks of PTO, with opportunities to accrue additional PTO based on tenure.
• Costco or similar wholesale club membership reimbursement.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD amp;D insurance, and more!

This sounds great – I’m ready to apply!
Fantastic! We look forward to receiving your online application at CorneaGen.com; our recruiting team reviews applications on a frequent basis and will contact you via email if we’d like to talk with you further.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. CorneaGen does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. CorneaGen is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (206) 701-5840 for assistance.