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Job Description

Job Description

Mission : Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.

Our Culture Story : Imagine you’re unable to see a loved one’s eyes as they smile. You can’t see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.

Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.

For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.

Summary

The Donation Support Coordinator is responsible for being the first point of contact for eye donor referrals. With moderate supervision, performs the intake of referrals, screening of donor information for transplant or research suitability, communication with next-of-kin, and the coordination of eye tissue recovery and tissue transportation.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Non-Exempt

• Night Shift : 6pm-6 : 30am, rotating schedule including weekends

Compensation : $21 / hr (additional 6% shift differential upon completion of training)

Hybrid schedule (2-3 shifts in-office per week)

Essential Job Functions

Qualifications

Education : Undergraduate studies in related field preferred.

Experience : Experience in medical field or customer service highly preferred.

Skills : The ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with those in various emotional states. Must be proficient with technology. Effective planning and execution of complex tasks. Ability to interact professionally with peers and healthcare staff.

Benefits :

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in a normal office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Routine use of computer, phone and fax. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

Availability to work any shift, any day of the week as the Donation Support Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use of own vehicle may be required when traveling within the service area. The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.