Transplant Coordinator

The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Associate Administrator / Renal Transplant Administrator. The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Associate Administrator / Renal Transplant Administrator. The Renal Transplant Administrator will oversee the strategic, regulatory, financial, and operational management of a growing kidney transplant program. This role partners directly with the Division Chief and Medical Director and is responsible for the operational integrity and performance of the program across pre-transplant, inpatient, and post-transplant services. Key Responsibilities Own program workflows, staffing structure, coverage models, and process optimization Lead weekly operational meetings and enforce accountability across multidisciplinary teams Standardize and enforce timelines for referrals, evaluations, listing, and follow-up care Regulatory & Compliance Maintain continuous readiness with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, Joint Commission, and DOH requirements Direct QAPI structure and reporting Manage audit preparation, submissions, and corrective action plans Financial & Business Management Develop and manage operating budgets Monitor billing accuracy and reimbursement metrics tied to transplant services Support program expansion (outreach partnerships, payer strategy) Personnel Management Supervise coordinators; support staff, and administrative functions Oversee performance management, hiring, coaching, and escalation processes Maintain a culture of accountability, transparency, and patient-centered performance Executive Reporting Prepare operational dashboards, KPI reports, and strategic updates for system leadership Qualifications Master\'s Degree (with Business Management/Administration/Leadership concentration strongly preferred) Experience in leadership in transplant or similar regulated programs Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a large academic or hospital system Strong command of transplant operations, regulatory compliance, and performance analytics #J-18808-Ljbffr