Transplant Liaison - Newark/Jersey City
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The Transplant Liaison plays a vital role in guiding End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) and waitlisted patients through the transplant process. Acting as a key advocate, the Transplant Liaison ensures seamless support from referral to transplant completion, working closely with the market Transplant Provider partners, patients, care partners, and healthcare teams to facilitate access to transplantation.
Job description
Serving as a bridge between healthcare providers, transplant centers, and the Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) team, the TCC supports transplant evaluations, optimizes wait listing processes, and promotes living donor awareness. By addressing barriers to transplant, the TCC helps mitigate delays and drives optimization of the transplant process.
Supported by the IKC team, the Transplant Liaison collaborates with nephrologists, dialysis providers, transplant teams, and community organizations to enhance patient education, streamline care coordination, and improve transplant outcomes. This team-based approach aims to expand access to transplantation for CKD and ESKD patients, improve wait listing rates, and ultimately drive better transplant outcomes.
NOTE: Expected to regularly travel to meet with patients in NJ and PA 2 days per week, working the remaining days from home.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant (MA) or Care Coordination experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration or Biology - Highly Preferred
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in transplant coordination, nephrology, or dialysis
- Experience working with ESKD and transplant patients in a clinical or case management setting
- Knowledge of transplant evaluations, wait listing processes, and living donor programs
- Familiarity with Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) and Transplant Process
- Strong patient advocacy and care coordination skills
- Ability to navigate healthcare systems, transplant centers, and community resources
- Excellent communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address transplant barriers
- Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and data tracking for patient management
- Ability to work cross functional with all teams
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.