Memorial Blood Centers ( MBC.ORG ), a division of Innovative Blood Resources (), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1948. We supply blood and blood components, state-of-the-art laboratory services, and biomedical expertise to area healthcare partners, national blood centers, biotechnology companies, research institutions, and international clients. Operating 10 donor centers and conducting hundreds of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 30 area hospitals and more than a dozen air ambulances with life-saving blood—from our community, for our community.
Summary: This position ensures that blood collection goals are met by checking in arriving donors and recruiting donors to our donor centers for future appointments. Acts as a site greeter, building relationships with the donors in the donor site's geographical area. Provides excellent customer service to donors and guests.
Location: Apple Valley Center - primary location (training is at St. Paul Center) Schedule: Monday - Friday with every 3rd Sunday rotation. Typical hours Mon-Tues 10:30am - 7pm , Wed-Thurs 9am - 5:30pm , Fri 7am - 3:30pm , (Sun 7am - 3:30pm )
Job Responsibilities: Calling donors – Calls appropriate donors based on inventory needs. Understands minimum requirements for donor recruitment and donor deferral guidelines. Uses assertive communication to secure appointments. Participates in programs to increase donor base, such as cold calling to bring in new donors, lapsed donors, and frequency campaigns. Meets individual and team goals to complete a minimum number of appointments per hour, dials per hour and maintain a high percentage of donors scheduled to show up for their appointment. Appointments – Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling donor appointments. Reminds donors of upcoming appointments and places calls to donors who do not cancel or show up for their scheduled appointments. Data entry – Maintains accurate donor files and fills out appropriate forms. Greeter – Greets donor upon arrival, directs donor to sign in and read required pre-donation materials, and asks donor to setup their next donation appointment. Assists with opening and closing duties. Trainer of new and current staff – Aids in training of new and existing employees. Provides coaching and assists in problem solving for new and current staff. Benefits: Full Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, EST, and Retirement Plan
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
License: Valid Driver's License
Other: Minimum 1 year experience in telemarketing and/or customer service
Ability to organize and prioritize
Basic computer, typing skills and math skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Accurate oral and written communication skills
Persuasive sales skills
Ability to read and interpret SOPs
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Willingness to follow direction
Problem solving abilities
