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University of Miami

Per Diem Donor Family Advocate

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Per Diem Donor Family Advocate

Apply locations: Miami, FL

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: R100058206

The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per-Diem Donor Family Advocate position. The incumbent responds to potential organ donor referrals from hospitals. The OPO Donor Family Advocate interfaces with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression. This position supports and educates the potential donor’s legal next-of-kin (NOK) regarding donation options. The OPO Donor Family Advocate conducts discussion of authorization by donor designation (i.e., first-person authorization via the donor registry, when applicable) or requests authorization for donation from legal NOK. This position assists with Hospital Development strategies and activities to improve the donation process.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Immediately responds to referral notifications, rapid on-site identification and clinical/social evaluation of potential donors and participates in the discussion of authorization by donor designation (when applicable) or request for authorization for donation from legal next of kin.

Completes accurate and timely documentation of donor-related activities in computerized confidential donor record and forms according to established policies and procedures.

Participates in notification of, and interaction with, administrator on-call and triage coordinator as appropriate and according to established policies and procedures.

Assists with responses to the entire LAORA service area to perform job functions via personal automobile.

Attends and participates in conference calls and organizational meetings as directed.

Supports families as needed to complete chart documentation, case follow up, projects and assignments.

Successfully completes Dual Advocacy training and implements techniques.

Participates in annual or biennial approach training and implements updated techniques.

Maintains confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures.

Interacts with other DFA, DMC, TC, AOC, and HD roles for information exchange regarding case activity and management.

Interacts with After Care Coordinators to provide information regarding family/donor specifics, as appropriate.

Submits research for professional meetings and publications regarding family support activities, as appropriate.

Stays current in transplant related trends through pursuit of educational opportunities and participation in national organizations (UNOS, AOPO, NATCO, etc.).

Participates in continuous quality improvement and/or research projects Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certification may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:

H5

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