Organ Allocation & Transport Specialist I

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in Richmond, VA seeks an Organ Placement Specialist I to provide 24-hour coordination for renal and extra-renal organ allocation, donor/recipient matching, and transport logistics. The OPS I will maintain documentation and support waiting lists, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include communicating donor profiles to transplant teams, resolving discrepancies with UNOS and OPTN policies, and managing multiple active cases with accuracy

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in transplantation, information technology, customer service, or health care or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex, time-sensitive organ allocation and donor/recipient matching.
• Provide organ placement assistance and transportation coordination across vendors and teams.
• Document all activities in real time to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support waiting list maintenance and case documentation with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelors or equivalent

Job description

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in Richmond, VA seeks an Organ Placement Specialist I to provide 24-hour coordination for renal and extra-renal organ allocation, donor/recipient matching, and transport logistics. The OPS I will maintain documentation and support waiting lists, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include communicating donor profiles to transplant teams, resolving discrepancies with UNOS and OPTN policies, and managing multiple active cases with accuracy