Transplant Assistant - 499679

Title: Transplant Assistant

Department Org: Transplant Administration - 110170

Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:00am End Time: 4:30pm

Posted Salary: Starting at $17.10

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description

• Assists the Transplant Coordinator in handling non-nursing functions for listed patients.
• Helps to keep the listed patient information current so that the patient is more prepared for transplantation when an appropriate organ is available.
• Maintains organization of the incoming referrals for transplant and ensuring follow up on processing of the referral from insurance confirmation through evaluation in the transplant clinic.
• Assists with the cardiology referral process, scheduling of testing and cardiology evaluation as well as the follow up needed to expedite patients obtaining cardiology clearance to increase overall patients on the waiting list.
  
  

Education/experience/licensing

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. College coursework is preferred.
• Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is preferred. May consider other medical certificates in a related field if combined with a CMA/RMA certification.
• Medical Assistant credentialing within 120 calendar days of hire is required. Exceptions may be considered due to the timing of testing or other unforeseen circumstances.
• American Heart Association Heart saver CPR certification is required. Will accept American Red Cross “Adult & Pediatric CPR” at time of hire only. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.
  
  

Communication And Other Skills

• Must be proficient with data entry, Excel or database spreadsheets, and word processing software
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Exhibits accuracy, integrity, and flexibility; is punctual and dependable
• Adheres to the UTMC Customer service values; demonstrates outstanding telephone etiquette; culturally appropriate communication skill required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must understand and comply with Privacy laws
• Knowledge/experience with transplantation is needed
• Must be able to type 45 WPM
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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