What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator 1 (Call Center - Shift: 8am – 8pm) position at LifeLink Foundation, Inc.?
Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!
About LifeLink
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.
What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.
We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.
If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Communications Coordinator 1, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission.
This is an entry level position into the Communications Services Department. This position is responsible for all incoming calls to LifeLink Foundation during business and non-business hours. In addition, this position is responsible for the screening and routing of all donor referral calls for the LifeLink of Florida, LifeLink of Georgia, and LifeLink of Puerto Rico service areas, and outside partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answers incoming Communications Services’ phone lines.
- Obtains information for death notification referrals/messages and delivers the information to the appropriate staff member according to call schedules.
- Performs initial evaluation of all referral calls to determine if the patient is suitable for potential organ, tissue, and/or eye donation.
- Routes donor referral calls to appropriate coordinators for LifeLink OPOs, LifeLink Tissue Bank and external tissue banks and the eye banks.
- Monitors referral assignments, cases notes and messages to ensure timely delivery of information to coordinators, tissue banks and eye banks.
- Proficient use of iTransplant - Maintains potential donor referral information via data entry by following established iTransplant procedures and CSD Referral Protocol.
- Processes organ offers from other organ procurement organizations, utilizing iTransplant.
- Communicates with Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research, and the Georgia Eye Bank on 30-minute intervals for referral confirmation.
- Participates in a departmental quality assurance schedule, once fully trained.
- Completes and maintains Daily Call Schedule forms.
- Receives tissue culture information (flight information, arrival times, tissues being sent, and processing information) from LLGA, LLPR, and for LifeLink Tissue Bank. Notifies appropriate LLTB Culture Case Coordinator.
- Receives and maintains call logs for all building and equipment alarm calls for the Foundation (all locations). Follows established protocols regarding appropriate notifications.
- Provides phone coverage for other departments during meetings, seminars, and out-of-office closures.
- Communicates and passes on temporary information to fellow Communications Coordinators.
- Researches donor registries and provides documentation to organ recovery coordinators.
- Monitors Puerto Rico death notification referrals and provides support and guidance to LLPR’s 3rd party answering service.
- Provides data entry of missed referrals for the OPOs.
- Provides data entry of medical examiner referrals for LifeLink of Puerto Rico Communicates hospital development concerns or feedback to the appropriate divisional department.
- Maintains and provides weekly gate access codes to LLGA staff.
- Maintains and logs after-hours specimen drop-off for Immunology Laboratory.
Who You Are
- Passionate about helping others and making a difference
- Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess working knowledge of computer, mouse, and windows application.
- Ability to speak and enunciate clearly with a pleasant phone voice and a positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality - conversation discretion required.
- Must have specific knowledge of the organization and roles of key contacts to route calls and follow-up messages.
- Ability to handle numerous incoming calls.
- Ability to multitask.
- Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, either 8a-8p or 8p-8a.
- Must be flexible with schedule – including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work additional hours, both scheduled and unscheduled to provide 24/7 coverage as needed.
- Ability to work independently within prescribed guidelines while exercising good judgment in seeking appropriate guidance as required.
- Ability to promote and embrace a teamwork environment.
- Position is in-office but may be worked remotely when scheduled and / or approved by department leadership.
- Ability to lift up to 15lbs
- A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are fully supported in a 24/7 call center/office environment. May be required to work 12 hour shifts to provide coverage for new staff, including on weekends and holidays. Work from home may be permitted. Some travel may be required.
OSHA Risk Classification: Low
Why LifeLink?
- Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
- Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
- COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
- Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
- Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
- Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.
Ready to Help Change Lives?
Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.