Donor Health & Eligibility Specialist

Octapharma Plasma; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Wellness program

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Amherst, NY is seeking a professional to evaluate donor eligibility for automated plasmapheresis and supervise approved immunizations per SOPs. You will ensure regulatory compliance and provide limited emergency care as allowed by licensure and training.

The role requires knowledge of donor management and collaboration with physicians, training, and QA backup duties to support a compliant plasma center operation.

Qualifications

• Must be Physician, LPN, or RN; licensed as required.
• EMT certification as allowed by state.
• 1 year experience in hospital, field care, or plasma center settings preferred.
• Ability to work day, evening, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts.
• Current, valid state license/certification (Physician, RN, LPN, EMT, or equivalent).
• Current CPR certification.
• State license to perform moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor eligibility through medical history reviews, physical assessments, and informed consent discussions in accordance with SOPs, FDA, CLIA, and cGMP.
• Review, document, and verify donor information, immunization records, and test results in the donor management system (NexLynk).
• Classify donors into appropriate programs and monitor for adverse reactions, providing care as allowed by training and licensure.
• Consult with the center Licensed Physician regarding abnormal results, donor eligibility concerns, and immunization orders.
• Counsel deferred donors, ensure confidentiality, and refer donors to health departments when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation such as Physician Communication Logs and donor eligibility assessments.
• Train as a Donor Center Technician I and serve as a QA Backup when needed.
• Mentor and train new Medical Professionals as a Designated Trainer to support workforce development.
• Support center compliance with SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure an efficient, donor-focused environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor evaluation

Medical history review

Informed consent

CPR certification

Education

Healthcare-related program graduation

Tools

NexLynk

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Amherst, NY is seeking a professional to evaluate donor eligibility for automated plasmapheresis and supervise approved immunizations per SOPs. You will ensure regulatory compliance and provide limited emergency care as allowed by licensure and training.

The role requires knowledge of donor management and collaboration with physicians, training, and QA backup duties to support a compliant plasma center operation.