Experience

Southwest Transplant Alliance

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Organ Placement & Allocation Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Dallas, Texas, United States ·Responsible for reviewing organ offers and placement of heart, kidney, liver and pancreas for two transplant centers. ·In-taking vented referrals for hospitals within the STA region. Dispatching staff on-site to follow up on referrals and family approaches. ·Responsible for verification of key data points in case documentation. ·Responsible for closing out organ match runs, monitoring kidney pumps and reporting information to transplant centers. ·Responsible for entering… Show more ·Responsible for reviewing organ offers and placement of heart, kidney, liver and pancreas for two transplant centers. ·In-taking vented referrals for hospitals within the STA region. Dispatching staff on-site to follow up on referrals and family approaches. ·Responsible for verification of key data points in case documentation. ·Responsible for closing out organ match runs, monitoring kidney pumps and reporting information to transplant centers. ·Responsible for entering, uploading, and updating serologies and culture results in iTx and DonorNet. ·Responsible for packaging blood samples and organs. .Responsible for maximizing organ placement including organs for research. Show less



LifeGift

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Organ Placement Specialist

  • May 2019 - Feb 2020

  Fort Worth, Texas, United States ·Responsible for the allocation of all thoracic and abdominal organs from donors within the Life Gift DSA as well as the logistics of those organs accepted by Life Gift member transplant programs. .Responsible for sending out organ offers to transplant center within the OPO's region; while following all UNOS policies and procedures. ·Responsible for accurately documenting all appropriate and relevant information. Working collaboratively with HLA laboratories, OPO’s and transplant… Show more ·Responsible for the allocation of all thoracic and abdominal organs from donors within the Life Gift DSA as well as the logistics of those organs accepted by Life Gift member transplant programs. .Responsible for sending out organ offers to transplant center within the OPO's region; while following all UNOS policies and procedures. ·Responsible for accurately documenting all appropriate and relevant information. Working collaboratively with HLA laboratories, OPO’s and transplant programs for the efficient placement of liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas and small intestine for transplantation. ·Maintain logistical oversight of organs for transplant or research that are awaiting final disposition. ·Setting up transportation and laboratory notification for blood and tissue samples sent for donor testing. ·Assists with ongoing departmental quality assurance, identifies process improvement opportunities, and participates in internal auditing efforts to ensure quality reporting and patient safety. ·Responsible for making research calls; as well as maintaining a professional relationship and effective communication with transplant center coordinators and medical staff. ·Accessing donor medical records to verify past medical history and medications. Show less



Baylor Scott & White Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bone and Marrow Program Coordinator (Search & Workup)

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Killeen/Temple, Texas Area Responsible for all the facilitation and management of all activities associated with bone and marrow and/or stem cell donor collection at all levels of donor matching from initial preliminary matching to work-up including follow ups after donation and completing required documentation for compliance support. -Responsible for the search activities for donors identified as possible matches including locating and educating the registry member about the key elements of marrow and stem… Show more Responsible for all the facilitation and management of all activities associated with bone and marrow and/or stem cell donor collection at all levels of donor matching from initial preliminary matching to work-up including follow ups after donation and completing required documentation for compliance support. -Responsible for the search activities for donors identified as possible matches including locating and educating the registry member about the key elements of marrow and stem cell donation. -Managed donor physical examinations, injections, blood draws, and marrow or peripheral stem collections (PBSC). -Coordinating all arrangements for marrow or stem cell procurement including donor travel and the filgrastim injections for PBSC donors. -Serving as a liaison between the donor, the NMDP and transplant center.Verifying accuracy and completeness of all donor forms required by the CIBMTR and the NMDP. -Conducting a detailed information session with a matched donor to complete the informed consent process for donation, then consents donors following IRB requirements. -Evaluating donors for medical and non-medical factors affecting suitability and eligibility. -Maintaining Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Criteria set by the National Marrow Donor Program. -Reviewing donor accounts on EPIC to ensure the proper billing for the donor activity. Assisting in submitting donor expenses for reimbursement. -Coordinating and participating in special events for the program, including our annual Miracle Match Marathon. -Assisting in the creation and maintenance of Departmental Standard Operating Procedures & participating in the programs strategic planning activities including projects. -Scheduling donors medical appointments on EPIC and adding/updating health insurance information.

• Procurement Specialist

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Killeen/Temple, Texas Area Responsible for the purchasing of inventory supplies for the Baylor Scott and White distribution center which serves 48 hospitals and more than 100 clinics within the North and Central Texas area. I process an average of 75 PO’s per day and purchase an average of 13 million worth of inventory products per month. My duties include creating and transmitting purchase orders using Lawson ERP software to ensure accuracy of purchase orders and supplier data. I communicate with vendors to follow-up on… Show more Responsible for the purchasing of inventory supplies for the Baylor Scott and White distribution center which serves 48 hospitals and more than 100 clinics within the North and Central Texas area. I process an average of 75 PO’s per day and purchase an average of 13 million worth of inventory products per month. My duties include creating and transmitting purchase orders using Lawson ERP software to ensure accuracy of purchase orders and supplier data. I communicate with vendors to follow-up on orders to ensure timely delivery, expediting orders when necessary in order to have our warehouse fully stock. My daily duties also involve analyzing invoices while working with Accounts Payable, Sourcing and Informatics to ensure timely payments and resolve any price discrepancies. I also coordinate with our Supply Chain Customer Services and Operations to resolve any inventory related issues and improve our workflow. This includes handling daily inventory tasks in order in order to maintain useful inventory records; identifying and resolving inventory purchase orders problems. I also identify ways to improve work processes and enhance customer satisfaction.



Luke Airforce Base 56th Medical Group

• Graduate Intern Student

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Glendale, Arizona Medical Records Medical Coding Healthcare Administration Health Information Technology (HIT)