Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service) (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
About the role
Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of registration procedures to verify donor suitability for the plasma pheresis process. Reports to the Assistant Center Manager.
Responsibilities
- Aids qualified donors in completing the screening process in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assesses self-administered health histories and answers basic medical questions.
- Refers donors to medical staff when necessary and performs health screening procedures like blood pressure, pulse, weight, and temperature.
- Performs finger sticks to obtain hematocrit and total protein levels.
- May educate new donors on therapeutic products made from donated plasma, including the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, and nutrition.
- Answers donor questions promptly, accurately, and professionally.
- Registers applicants and transfer donors based on appropriate training and operational needs.
- Answers the telephone and transfers calls to appropriate staff members.
- Maintains alertness and awareness for any reactions donors may have during or after the pheresis process and notifies staff.
- Alerts Group Leaders or Supervisors of donor flow issues.
- Accurately records donor data in the electronic donor information management system as per SOPs.
- Understands policies and procedures related to hyperimmune programs if applicable.
- Maintains a clean and efficient work environment and ensures sufficient supplies and forms are available.
- Fulfills all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
- Promotes safety in all actions.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
- May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
- Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet business needs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of three (3) months experience in a clerical or customer service related position, preferably in a medical or health provider environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Understanding, remembering, and applying oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
- Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, and high-level manual dexterity.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and bloodborne pathogens.
- Wearing personal protective equipment as required.
- Working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Occasional overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.
Qualifications
- Understanding and following basic instructions and guidelines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Knowledge of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
Skills
- Basic math calculations.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer service skills.
- Healthcare knowledge and understanding of the plasma donation process.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic donor information management systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.
Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits, visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. As a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company, plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. Learn more about CSL Plasma here https://www.cslplasma.com/. Learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus, and CSL Vifor here https://www.csl.com/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on accessibility, visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.