Be The Match

Workup Specialist, Bilingual, Portuguese - Remote


PayCompetitive
LocationMinneapolis/Minnesota
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2276
      Advantages of Joining our Team:
      As a prospective candidate, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by saving lives through your work. You will be part of a supportive and culturally sensitive environment that values continuous improvement and provides opportunities for professional growth. Join our team and be part of an organization that prioritizes the well-being of donors and patients.

      Position Summary:
      - Coordinate all aspects of managing a donor in the workup process
      - Assess emotional well-being of the donor and develop a unique support and coordination relationship
      - Schedule and conduct donor information sessions
      - Manage the donor's physical exam and medical clearance process
      - Complete all tasks required for donation, including managing blood sample and autologous blood collections
      - Communicate case progress with the Case Manager and donor
      - Establish and work with third-party physical examination sites
      - Contact donor at designated time points to assess recovery and determine if intervention is required
      - Remove donation barriers, resolve issues, and manage adverse events
      - Facilitate donor and recipient communication and information exchange

      Protocol Adherence:
      - Responsible for workup and collection activities under an Investigational New Drug (IND) or research protocol
      - Provide training to third-party providers performing protocol activities

      Continuous Process Improvement:
      - Implement and adopt strategies and systems for continuous process improvement

      Continuing Education:
      - Attend NMDP sponsored meetings and trainings
      - Maintain operational and industry knowledge

      Other Duties:
      - Perform all duties in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations
      - Work with team members to deliver optimal donor experience and meet transplant center and patient expectations
      - Participate in shared team responsibilities and staff backup
      - Participate on NMDP project teams as needed

      Required Qualifications:
      - Knowledge of medical terminology, case-note documentation, and medical histories
      - Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
      - Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office software
      - Accurate and efficient completion of sensitive data forms
      - Well-developed interpersonal skills dealing with people of different cultures and styles
      - Strong communication skills, both written and oral
      - Strong customer service skills and ability to apply active listening and empathy

      Additional Job Specifications:
      - Bilingual: fluent native speaker of alternate language or BA/AA degree in alternate language
      - Knowledge of various secondary language cultures required

      Education and/or Experience:
      - Associate degree in nursing or related healthcare field
      - Four years of patient interaction or care experience within a healthcare setting
      - Bachelor's degree in healthcare field and two years' experience may be substituted for minimum experience

      Other Requirements:
      - Availability for occasional overnight travel and flexibility to work outside of core business hours

      Additional Information:
      - Number of Openings: 1
      - Pay Basis: Yearly
      - Schedule: Full-time
      - Driver Policy: No
      - Job Family: Operations
      - Career Category: Established Leader / Established Professional
      - Career Level: 7
  • About the company

      The Be The Match Registry is the world's largest hematopoietic cell registry, listing more than 22 million individuals and more than 300,000 cord blood units.