Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service)

CSL Vifor; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor is seeking a donor center associate to greet donors, verify eligibility, and guide them through screening procedures at our plasma collection center.

You will assist with health screenings, manage donor data in the information system, and answer inquiries while maintaining safety and confidentiality. Training may lead to cross-training and bilingual duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) months experience in a clerical or customer service related position, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors at the plasma collection center and verify donor suitability.
• Assist in screening procedures per SOPs, including health history, questions, and refer to medical staff; perform health screenings (BP, pulse, weight, temperature) and finger stick for hematocrit and total protein.
• Educate donors on therapeutic products made from donated plasma and explain screening, tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, and nutrition.
• Register applicants and transfer donors after training when needed.
• Answer the telephone and transfer calls to appropriate staff.
• Monitor donors for reactions during or after pheresis and notify staff.
• Alert supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Record donor data in the electronic information system per SOPs.
• Understand policies for hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• Maintain clean, well-supplied work environment and follow HSE/OSHA policies; promote safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
• Bilingual skills may be required at organization's discretion.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of registration procedures to verify donor suitability for the plasma pheresis process.
• In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assists qualified donors in completing the screening process. The screening procedures includes but are not limited to: assessing the self-administered health history, answering basic medical questions associated with the donation process, referring donors to medical staff when appropriate and performing health screening procedures such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, temperature. Performs finger stick to obtain sample to obtain donor’s hematocrit and total protein levels.
• Upon completion of the appropriate training, may educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. This includes explaining the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
• May be involved in registering applicant and transfer donors based upon completion of appropriate training and operational needs of the center.
• May answer the telephone and answer callers question or transfer call to appropriate staff member.
• Maintains alertness and awareness to any reaction by a donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notifies appropriate staff.
• Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
• Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• Maintains clean efficient work environment and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) months experience in a clerical or customer service related position, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.