Hospital Development Coordinator - Knoxville

Job Description

Job Description

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!!  Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! Tennessee Donor Services is seeking a Hospital Development Coordinator to join our team in Knoxville . This position will be responsible for cultivating relationships with hospitals and healthcare professionals in order to promote organ donation and strengthen the partnership between our organization and hospital partners. If you have expertise in healthcare, sales/marketing, public relations, or have experience as a pharmaceutical representative, this may be an ideal position for you to help save and improve lives!

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list.  Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.  

DCI Donor Services operates organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services and Tennessee Donor Services with operations in the states of California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients.  To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission.  By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:   

• Develops and implements strategic plans for hospitals to maximize organ/tissue donation potential.
• Engages with physicians, nurses, and coroner/medical examiner staff to facilitate organ/tissue donation and champions process improvement initiatives. 
• Serves as a liaison to hospital staff during the donation process, ensuring effective communication between the hospital, the donor’s family, and the organization. 
• Develops and presents regular education to hospital staff on the benefits of and process for organ/tissue donation.
• Conducts data analysis and marketing initiatives to maximize potential in an effort to save and improve more lives.
• Documents all interactions with medical facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, or related field.
• 2 years marketing experience, preferably within the medical or donation industry and/or related experience required.
• Understanding of the healthcare system and hospital operations.
• CPTC preferred. 
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.

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