What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Plasma Specialist - Patient Care Advocate position at Biolife Plasma Services?
BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is committed to transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Plasma Specialist to join our team. As a Medical Plasma Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting plasma center operations and ensuring the highest level of customer service and quality.
You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. You will also work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs. You will provide center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS) and contribute to the overall success of our team.
Responsibilities:
- Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
- Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
- Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
You will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our donors and contribute to the development of life-changing medicines.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including U.S. hourly wage range: $23.85 - $32.79. Our benefits include short-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits.
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $24 - $33
