Donor Quality Assurance Specialist 1 - Remote Available
Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
Application
Details
Posted: 24-Jan-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: $27.00/hour
Categories:
Admin / Clerical
Administrative, Clerical, Support Services
Sector:
Other
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: 1241
About Us
Pinnacle Transplant Technologies is a multi-service tissue bank committed to honoring the gift of donation and improving patient’s quality of life through the processing and distribution of high-quality allograft implants. For over a decade, Pinnacle has helped surgeons improve the lives of thousands of patients. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions across multiple market segments, including Spine, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics, Trauma, Dental, and Regenerative Medicine. Pinnacle is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).
How You Contribute to Pinnacle Transplant’s Success
The Donor QA Specialist is responsible for the assisting the organizing, filing, maintaining, and tracking of donor records prior to medical review and after release or rejection for production in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements set upon PTT. The Specialist performs related quality and clerical duties, while working with both paper-based systems and electronic medical systems.
Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (flexible hours)
Work environment: Office (Phoenix) or Remote/Virtual Environment
Pay Rate: $27.00/hour
If Remote/Virtual, must be located in one of the following states: Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio
What You Will Do
Works within the Donor Quality Assurance department
Ensure compliance with FDA, AATB, OSHA, cGTP, and state rules and regulations at all times.
Assists with procedural updates related to chart review, donor release, and chart archiving.
Complete work assignments to meet department goals and keep Donor Quality Assurance Director informed of work progress and issues.
Compile donor records/charts and maintain files until all pending chart information has been received.
Request pending donor chart information from recovery agency staff or other related parties.
Conduct preliminary medical reviews and audits of all donor charts for accuracy and completeness in preparation for final review and release or rejection by the Medical Director.
Prepare and issue tissue rejection notifications and assist in disposal of rejected tissues.
Monitor and report to leadership the final disposition of donor tissues for processing and the final release of the tissue allografts for distribution.
Document and report all deviations from SOPs to leadership.
Complete training and re-training in work and safety procedures no less than once each year.
Maintain and advance technical skills through professional training and education.
Cross-train in critical functions and assist in other departments as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by Donor Quality Assurance Director and or PTT Leadership that may include data entry projects, and final archive of charts.
What Qualifications You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but will substitute degree for 4+ years of industry experience
2+ years’ experience in a related field dealing with medical records.
Working knowledge of Computer Software such as Excel, Microsoft Word and Document Management Systems.
How You Will Grow
Develop skills in continuous improvement of position and tasks
Develop skills in chart review, medical terminology, and process flow
Who You Will Partner With
Regular communication with the donor quality assurance team to ensure understanding of departmental metrics and needs.
Daily written and verbal communication with Director of Donor Quality Assurance to ensure all duties are understood and ensure all work is in compliance with regulatory agencies and internal policies.
Regular communication with recovery agencies to retrieve chart information.
Regular communication with the production department to ensure released tissue is distributed for processing.
Where You Will Work
Full Time position (40 hours or more) based in Arizona or a virtual environment. Hours may include evenings and weekends to perform tasks outlined in the job description.
Founded in 2010, Pinnacle Transplant Technologies (PTT) recognized the need to establish a processing and distribution facility that would enable medical professionals to acquire safe quality allograft tissue for transplant. The company manufactures innovative allografts produced to the highest standards of quality and safety. With a dedication to customer service, we are devoted to being the most responsive and accommodating Tissue Bank in the industry. Learn more about our specific products.
Pinnacle Transplant Technologies is a multi-service tissue bank dedicated to the ethical participation in the Donate Life ™ process. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registered and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited, Pinnacle only works with federally chartered Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and agencies accredited by AATB to help provide superior allografts for transplantation, assure transplant patient safety, safeguard our associates, and assure reverence to our donor families.