Transplant Liaison - Carmichael, CA

Overview The Transplant Liaison plays a vital role in guiding End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) and waitlisted patients through the transplant process. Acting as a key advocate, the Transplant Liaison ensures seamless support from referral to transplant completion, working closely with market Transplant Provider partners, patients, care partners, and healthcare teams to facilitate access to transplantation. Serving as a bridge between healthcare providers, transplant centers, and the Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) team, the Transplant Liaison supports transplant evaluations, optimizes wait listing processes, and promotes living donor awareness. By addressing barriers to transplant, the Transplant Liaison helps mitigate delays and drives optimization of the transplant process. Supported by the IKC team, the Transplant Liaison collaborates with nephrologists, dialysis providers, transplant teams, and community organizations to enhance patient education, streamline care coordination, and improve transplant outcomes. This team-based approach aims to expand access to transplantation for CKD and ESKD patients, improve wait listing rates, and ultimately drive better transplant outcomes. NOTE: Expected to regularly travel to meet with patients in the designated region 2 days per week, working the remaining days from home. Responsibilities Guide ESKD and waitlisted patients through the transplant process from referral to transplant completion. Collaborate with nephrologists, dialysis providers, transplant teams, and community organizations to educate patients and coordinate care. Support transplant evaluations and optimize wait listing processes; promote living donor awareness. Address barriers to transplantation to mitigate delays and improve outcomes. Maintain strong communication with interdisciplinary teams and participate in team-based care delivery. Qualifications Education & Certification: Medical Assistant (MA) or Care Coordination experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or Biology - Highly Preferred Required Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in transplant coordination, nephrology, or dialysis. Experience working with ESKD and transplant patients in a clinical or case management setting. Knowledge of transplant evaluations, wait listing processes, and living donor programs. Familiarity with Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) and transplant process. Skills & Competencies: Strong patient advocacy and care coordination skills. Ability to navigate healthcare systems, transplant centers, and community resources. Excellent communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking to address transplant barriers. Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and data tracking for patient management. Ability to work cross functionally with all teams. What We’ll Provide Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace, backup child and elder care, parental leave, and more Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses Holiday: This position will be open for a minimum of three days. The wage range for the role is $26.00-$31.50 per hour. Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information. You may redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at the DaVita careers site: #J-18808-Ljbffr DaVit