Donor Care Specialist - RN, LPN or MLT

Donor Care Specialist

We are seeking a Donor Care Specialist for our Charlotte, NC Office located at: 13500 South Point Blvd, Ste L., Charlotte, NC 28273

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, Second Shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Pay Information: The salary for this position is $22.60/ hr. + Shift Differential (+$1.75 after 3pm, + $2.75 on weekends)

This is a HYBRID position - After the required training period the employee will be required to report and work in the office twice a month

Responsibilities

• Manage routine to moderately complex donor complication cases from the donation process by providing appropriate care for donors and asking probing questions to ensure facts of the case are known. Take appropriate and timely action in response to additional information provided by donors.
• Provide timely, accurate and helpful answers to donors and staff regarding donor eligibility, complaints and concerns and manage cases to resolution and timely closure. Escalate difficult or sensitive questions as needed.
• Perform medical director/designee review and quality review for donor complication cases to ensure quality and regulatory standards are maintained.
• Investigate discrepancies in donor records. Correct, update and verify changes to donor records to ensure appropriate entry and confidential handling of donor data. Identify and control impacted suspect products resulting from changes.
• Monitor security to ensure only authorized personnel have access to confidential donor records.
• Prepare reports regarding donor complication cases.

Scope

Work performed within a specialized discipline typically requiring a medical/scientific certification or licensure. Work under clear guidelines and supervision to perform tasks and resolve problems. Has regular contact with physicians, field staff and other internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalent with medical certification such as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Laboratory Professional (MT or MLT) required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in patient care, blood collections or patient testing or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to probe donors to elicit a complete and accurate health history is required. Intermediate to advanced level computer skills with Microsoft Office applications in a Windows environment is required. Ability to work on a team.
• Travel: Some travel may be required.
• Bilingual is helpful
• ** New Graduates are encouraged to apply **
• *Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements

The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to a 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.