Transplant Program Specialist / Thoracic and Abdominal Transplant Scheduler

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transplant Program Specialist at Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) supports the transplant team by coordinating administrative duties, acting as the liaison between patients and the clinical staff, and handling communications by telephone and written correspondence.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma with four years of related experience, basic keyboarding skills, and preferred secretarial/clerical experience; medical terminology is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with four years of relatable work experience.
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience preferred.
• Basic keyboarding skills required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform administrative duties to support the transplant team.
• Liaise between patients and clinical staff by phone and written correspondence.
• Maintain transplant-related records and data entry in the EMR.
• Keep up to date with UNOS and CMS regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Typing/keyboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma + 4 years experience

Medical terminology (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Medical terminology

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Transplant Program Specialist reports to the Transplant Program Manager of the Transplant Center.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000728 CHS - Transplant - Kidney Adult (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Transplant Program Specialist helps to establish, coordinate, and perform all administrative duties required to support the transplant team. The position operates as the liaison between patient and the Transplant Center’s clinical staff in communicating relevant information by telephone and written correspondence. Additional responsibilities include maintaining transplant related records, accurate data entry in the EMR, and keeping up to date with the regulatory changes in UNOS and CMS.

Additional Job Description

A bachelor’s degree or high school diploma and four years of relatable work experience is required. Previous experience in a secretarial/clerical position is preferred. Basic keyboarding skills are required; medical terminology is preferred. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide range of groups and individuals

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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