Transplant Assistant

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Cedar Crest area seeks a transplant care coordinator to facilitate clinic organization and patient care, bridging patients, staff, physicians, and departments.

You will coordinate care for pre- and post-transplant patients, review medical history, schedule tests, and assist in organ transplant workflows with OPO and treating teams.

The role emphasizes data management, CMS/UNOS compliance, and maintains transplant waiting lists and patient communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of experience in a medical setting.
• Proficiency with a computer and data entry for patient information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes.
• AHA Basic Life Support is required upon hire.
• CMA/NCMA/RMA certifications required upon hire in PA.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to designated patients following hospital and department policies.
• Coordinates care for pre-transplant, post-transplant, living donor, and/or surgical patients.
• Reviews medical history and coordinates scheduling of medical testing; reviews test results.
• Coordinates and participates in education of transplant and/or surgical patients.
• Coordinates organ transplant with Organ Procurement Organization and medical staff.
• Develops and maintains data-management systems to meet requirements.
• Monitors patient lab results and maintains transplant waiting list.
• Maintains contact with transplant candidates to ensure care plan compliance.
• Monitors and audits patients' charts for CMS and UNOS compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Facilitates effective clinic organization and patient care by serving as a communication link between the patients, staff, physicians, hospital departments, or other outside health care entities.

Job Duties

• Provides care to and related activities for designated patients while following hospital and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Coordinates care for pre-transplant, post-transplant, living donor, and/or surgical patients.
• Reviews medical history and suitability of patients; coordinates scheduling of appropriate medical testing and reviews test results.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the education of transplant and/or surgical patients.
• Coordinates organ transplant with Organ Procurement Organization, transplant candidate, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Develops and maintains systems for data management to meet requirements.
• Monitors patient lab results in OTTR, transplant's legal medical record.
• Maintains an up-to-date transplant waiting list by coordinating patient's activities with the nursing staff.
• Maintains contact with transplant candidates to ensure compliance with a care plan.
• Monitors and audits patients' charts to ensure that they are compliant with both CMS and UNOS regulations and requirements.
• Monitors patients' cPRA results in Histotrac to assure their transplant readiness and appropriateness of donors
• Reviews referral information from nephrologists, dialysis units, endocrinologists, or other referral sources.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer and data entry for retrieval of patient information.
• Knowledge and working use of medical terminology and insurance.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RMA - Registered Medical Assistant AMT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p Department: 1012-65123 LVPG-L Transplant Surgery - 1250 S Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region's largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

Culture and Values

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN's culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.