Donor Eligibility Coordinator II

CorneaGen; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits with 5% match

Paid time off + holidays

PTO accrual based on tenure

Membership reimbursement (Costco-like)

Job summary

CorneaGen is seeking a Donor Eligibility Coordinator II for a remote role, open to candidates in specified U.S. states.

You will review donor records, ensure compliance with EBAA standards, FDA regulations, and CorneaGen policies, and collaborate with medical and distribution teams to optimize donor tissue evaluation and status. Ideal candidates have an MDD status or equivalent, a life science degree, and at least one year in a similar role, with strong medical terminology knowledge and

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Director Designee (MDD) status or equivalent education/experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in life science or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Donor Eligibility Coordinator I or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review donor records to determine eligibility for transplant, research, or education per standards and regulations.
• Validate completion and accuracy of donor records; resolve missing items.
• Communicate with care physicians, nursing staff, funeral directors, and others as needed.
• Complete Medical Director Designee annual competency.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor information.
• Collaborate with Distribution/Customer Service regarding tissue status and needs.
• Support other operations departments during Administrator on Call rotations.
• Support CorneaGen mission, vision, and values in daily activities.
• Able to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when required.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

MDD status

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Willing to Train- Donor Eligibility Coordinator II - Remote position- Only seeking candidates who reside in the following States- AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Are you looking to join a mission-driven organization that’s focused on improving the lives of others? Or maybe you’re thinking about making a career change into a new and exciting line of work and an industry-leading organization – within the unique world of eyebanking? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, then keep reading!
CorneaGen is a mission-driven company focused on providing the highest quality donor tissue, unparalleled customer service and superior products that transform how ophthalmologists treat and care for every person impacted by corneal disease. Through continuous innovations in tissue processing technology and surgical devices, advocacy for patient access and simplified payor reimbursement policies, CorneaGen is advancing the next generation of cornea care. In support of this goal, we are looking for a Donor Eligibility Coordinator II to join our team.

What does a Donor Eligibility Coordinator II do?

Under the direction of Donor Eligibility Management, the Donor Eligibility Coordinator II will conduct all tasks related to medical review of donated tissue that enhances and improves lives globally. The incumbent will be expected to steward each donor’s Gift by ensuring standardized operational practices are effectively executed at the local level and by seeking continual improvement opportunities to maximize the value of the Gift.

Job Location

• This is a remote/work-from home position
• Shifts are composed of 10-hour increments (subject to change)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews all relevant and required donor records to determine donor eligibility for transplant, research and education, or destruction in accordance with the EBAA Medial Standards, FDA applicable regulations and the CorneaGen policies and procedures. To include, but not limited to;
  • Authorization for donated gifts
  • Donor risk assessment interview
  • Physical Assessment
  • Communicable disease testing results
  • Medical Records
  • Tissue Suitability Evaluation
• Reviews donor record information for completion and accuracy, obtains missing information and resolves open items in compliance with CorneaGen policies and procedures.
• When necessary, professionally communicate with care physicians, nursing staff, funeral home directors, medical examiners, etc.
• Expected to complete Medical Director Designee annual competency by the Medical Director.
• Maintains confidentiality of donor related information.
• Contributes innovative ideas or techniques, which result in better service or improve the quality of work at CorneaGen.
• Communicates with Distribution / Customer Service regarding tissue status and local needs.
• When applicable, supports other operations departments in Administrator on Call (AOC) rotation
• In all daily activities, strives to support the Mission, Vision, and Values of CorneaGen.
• Must be able to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when needed.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

What compensation and benefits do you offer?

The minimum wage for this position is $25.40 hourly and the maximum wage is $27.94 hourly. Individual compensation will vary within this range based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision premiums) for all employees, plus minimal premium contributions to cover dependents.
• Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including 12 company holidays and 2+ weeks of PTO, with opportunities to accrue additional PTO based on tenure.
• Costco or similar wholesale club annual membership reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and more!

What are you looking for in the ideal candidate?

To be successful as a Donor Eligibility Coordinator II, the ideal candidate should possess:

• Completion of Medical Director Designee (MDD) status for CorneaGen or equivalent education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in life science or an equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Donor Eligibility Coordinator I or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.