Hospital and Community Relations Coordinator - RGV

RGV Hospital and Community Relations Coordinator   Are you a partnership development professional looking to join an organization that truly makes a difference in the lives of thousands around the world? Perhaps you are looking to join a close-knit, high-performing team within an exciting industry? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, then look no further!   CorneaGen is a mission-driven company focused on providing the highest quality donor tissue, unparalleled customer service and superior products that transform how ophthalmologists treat and care for every person impacted by corneal disease. Through continuous innovations in tissue processing technology and surgical devices, advocacy for patient access and simplified payor reimbursement policies, CorneaGen is advancing the next generation of cornea care.  In support of this goal, we are looking for a Hospital and Community Relations Coordinator to join our San Antonio team in the Rio Grande Valley service area.   What does the RGV Hospital and Community Relations Coordinator do? The Hospital and Community Relations Coordinator collaborates with assigned hospitals to ensure an effective referral system that maximizes donation opportunities, cultivates connections with area funeral homes and coordinates community outreach/relations efforts within San Antonio Eye Bank’s Rio Grande Valley service area. Some of this role’s responsibilities include conducting educational programs and staff development to increase awareness and facilitation in the cornea/eye donation process, maintaining a routine presence in assigned hospitals, providing referral and donor statistical reporting, as well as maintaining records of hospital champions and key contacts.   What else should I know about this position? This is a full-time, hourly position, reporting to our Director of Partner Relations & Strategic Communications. This position is primarily field or remote work with locational office support as needed.   What are you looking for in the ideal candidate? To be successful as a Hospital and Community Relations Coordinator, the ideal candidate should possess: An Associate of Arts degree with 2 years’ experience in healthcare, public education,  communications or organ, eye and tissue donation field OR combination of relevant experience and education. Experience at successfully building and maintaining stakeholder/partner-based relationships. A collaborative and respectful manner. Ability to meet driving record requirements and have reliable transportation. Proven self-direction, motivation, and initiative to solve problems independently. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of constituents including public speaking and facilitation skills. Proficiency with Windows operating system, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), and database programs. Ability to coordinate projects, organize a variety of tasks, manage multiple and occasionally conflicting priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines and accurately attend to details. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.   What compensation and benefits do you offer?The minimum wage for this position is $19.00 hourly and the maximum wage is $21.00 hourly. Individual compensation will vary within this range based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position.   Our benefits package includes: Generous employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision premiums) for all employees, plus minimal premium contributions to cover dependents. Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions. Paid time off, including 12 company holidays and 2 weeks of PTO, with opportunities to accrue additional PTO based on tenure. Costco or similar wholesale club membership reimbursement Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and more!   This sounds great – I’m ready to apply! Fantastic! We look forward to receiving your online application at Careers – CorneaGen; our recruiting team reviews applications on a frequent basis and will contact you via email if we’d like to talk with you further.

Salary : $19 - $21