Transplant Program Specialist: Heart Failure (Hybrid)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Transplant Program Specialist in Salt Lake City to coordinate referrals, scheduling, charting, and education for transplant patients. You will liaise with the transplant team, manage regulatory data submissions, and support both donor and recipient workflows in a high-volume clinical setting.

The role requires an associate degree and 2 years of related experience, with EMR proficiency and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required.
• Two years of relatable work experience.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake for program referrals and assess clinical urgency.
• Schedule transplant-related appointments and workups.
• Maintain patient charts, referrals, and educational materials.
• Coordinate transplant evaluation testing and related clinics.
• Enter orders in EMR and ensure follow-up by clinicians.
• Coordinate donor/recipient scheduling and pre-surgery validation.
• Support UNOS/UNET reviews and regulatory data submission.
• Handle patient communications and education materials.
• Maintain transplant records and billing data accuracy.

Skills

Coordination

EMR experience

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Epic Phoenix

UNOS CMS

EHR systems

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Transplant Program Specialist in Salt Lake City to coordinate referrals, scheduling, charting, and education for transplant patients. You will liaise with the transplant team, manage regulatory data submissions, and support both donor and recipient workflows in a high-volume clinical setting.

The role requires an associate degree and 2 years of related experience, with EMR proficiency and strong communication skills.