Sr Medical Screener

Company: Octapharma Plasma
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: June 4, 2021

Job Description:

Want to Expand

your career-development potential,

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We're growing fast.

[You can, too!]

Octapharma Plasma offers professional opportunities that make a meaningful difference. We enhance the lives of patients who need our life-saving medicines. We reward the donors who provide the plasma we collect to make them. And we inspire growth and development in the teams at our donation centers, offices, and labs. We invite you to do the same in this role:

Sr Medical Screener

This Is What You'll Do:

* Registering new and current donor

* Conducting a series of screening procedures to determine suitability for plasma donation

* Maintains compliance with SOP, current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) and regulatory guidelines

* Greets and builds rapport with donors and directs them to appropriate areas for further processing

* Maintains donor flow while adhering to standard operating procedures

* Remains professional at all times in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

* Complies with federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities

* Acts as person accountable for area operations including but not limited to donor flow, break schedules and minor donor complaint resolution in absence of the Donor Screening Supervisor

* Trains and provides leadership to new/existing employees

* Reallocates area resources to alleviate process flow issues to minimize the donor's time in the center

* Provides positive and effective guidance to Medical Screeners

* Reports quality issues and procedural deviations to Quality Assurance and Management

* Performs donor medical screening to determine suitability of donor to include reviewing health related documents and taking vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature

* Performs finger sticks and utilizes screening equipment to obtain hematocrit and protein readings

* Performs clerical duties including creating and maintaining donor record files and inputting information into the donor management computer software

* Performs cashier duties related to payment of donor fees

* Performs all required quality controls and legibly records the results on the appropriate logs and into the donor management computer software

* Answers the telephone and any donor inquiries regarding the procedure, payment and company policies in a prompt, professional manner

* Ensures all donation information is complete, accurate and legible prior to donation

* Follows all OSHA requirements and company personnel policies

* Remains alert for any adverse donor reactions and notifies appropriate staff

* Maintains confidentiality with all specific donor issues and record keeping activities

* Stocks and maintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands

* Cleans and maintains equipment on a daily basis in accordance with established procedures

* Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous waste

* Communicates with management regarding pertinent information regarding work areas

* Educates new donors on the use of products made from donated plasma. This includes explaining the process, the tests performed, the appointment system, fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensure that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally

* May be responsible for changing supply lot numbers

* May track and record data for specialty plasma programs

* Reviews donor reclassification requirements and resolves donor classification issues

* Conducts daily calibration of equipment according to appropriate SOPs

This Is Who You Are:

* Part brand ambassador, part clinical technician

* A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day

* Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed

* Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic

* Able to keep up in a fast-paced environment

* Hungry to build a great career

* Fearless Leader

This Is What It Takes:

* High school diploma or GED

* Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts

* General computer skills

* Licensure required by the state of employment

* Strong customer service skills and the ability to understand and follow protocol

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on.

* Formal training * Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance * Health savings account (HSA) * Employee assistance program (EAP) * Wellness program * 401 (k) retirement plan * Paid time off * Company-paid holidays * Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:

octapharmahiring.com

And if you know someone else who'd be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along.

INNER SATISFACTION.

OUTSTANDING IMPACT.

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