Transplant Coordinator

As a Transplant Coordinator at MEDSTAR HEALTH, you will manage the care continuum for organ transplant candidates and recipients across our regional system. You'll coordinate evaluations, listings, and post-transplant follow-up, collaborating closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, social workers, and external partners. Responsibilities include patient education, data tracking, regulatory documentation, and timely communication to ensure safe, patient-centered care aligned with MedStar's mission of clinical excellence, innovation, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre- and post-transplant evaluations, listings, and follow-up care
• Serve as primary point of contact for transplant candidates, recipients, and families
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and support staff on care plans
• Ensure compliance with UNOS, CMS, and hospital transplant regulations and policies
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation, registries, and required reports
• Educate patients and families on procedures, medications, and follow-up requirements
• Coordinate with organ procurement organizations and external providers
• Monitor patient status and escalate clinical concerns promptly
• Support quality improvement and outcome tracking initiatives
• Participate in on-call coverage and multidisciplinary transplant meetings

Required Skills

• Transplant patient coordination
• Clinical care planning
• Patient assessment
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Organ procurement coordination
• Regulatory compliance (UNOS/CMS)
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Data tracking and reporting
• Advanced clinical documentation