Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

The Eligibility Specialist is responsible for the determination of eligibility of ocular tissue and for the timely release of donor charts. Leads the medical review training and ensures that donor charts are reviewed in a timely manner to assist tissue allocation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other related scientific discipline, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year experience in eye, tissue or organ donation and experience with interpreting EBAA and FDA regulation. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank Technician required within one year of hire.

Experience with medical terminology is preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Perform donor eligibility determination under the direction of the Medical Director.
2. Train and designate staff to perform medical reviews; ensure reviews are timely and appropriate.
3. Provide real-time feedback to staff related to donor chart completion and coordination; provide summary reports to respective leaders.
4. Assist with tissue distribution, as needed.
5. Assist in covering front line operations, as directed by supervisor.

Comments

The Eligibility Specialist is supervised by the ULEB Communication Supervisor under the direction of the ULEB Medical Director, completes all duties related to the evaluation, processing, storage, and distribution of eye tissue. The Eligibility Specialist completes a formal training period prior to assuming these responsibilities.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.