Dear MOASC Members,

Please find below a resume and cover letter for Veronica Jimenez Ayala, RN. She is newly graduated and wishes to go into Oncology.  She has worked as an office manager in a non-oncology practice for 11 years.  A member oncologist used to share space with them.  As she watched the practice work, she knew then that she wanted to work in oncology.
Your consideration is appreciated.

Cover letter
Veronica Jimenez Ayala, RN
3236 Bartlett Ave.
Rosemead, Ca 91770
August 17, 2010 
Dear Nurse Recruiter, 
I would like to apply for a Registered Nurse position. I am certain that Oncology is where I would like to begin my nursing career.
I appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' day-to-day lives and I find the profession endlessly interesting and rewarding. 
I received my Associate Degree in Nursing from Rio Hondo College in May 2010. My Registered Nurse license number is 780695 and expires 02/29/2012. I thrive on multi-tasking and take great pride in establishing respectful and supportive relationships with patients and patients' families. 
I am interested in scheduling an appointment with you to further review my qualifications.
Thank you for considering my resume and application. Feel free to contact me at (626) 224-7866 or e-mail me at vjimenezayala@yahoo.com at anytime. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, 
Veronica Jimenez Ayala, RN

Resume
Veronica Jimenez Ayala, RN
3236 Bartlett Ave.
Rosemead, Ca 91770
(626) 224-7866
vjimenezayala@yahoo.com

Objective: To obtain a Registered Nurse position at an Oncology facility.

Education: Rio Hondo College, Whittier, Ca, Associate Degree in Nursing, May 2010
                    East Los Angeles College, Montebello, Ca, Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, May
                    2010

Licensure/Certification:

• California Registered Nurse, License # 780695, Expires 02/29/2012
• CPR card, Expires 03/2012
• ACLS card, In progress, expected date of completion 08/18/2012

Clinical Rotations:

• Spring 2010: DOU, Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey, Ca.
• Fall 2009: DOU, Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey, Ca.
• Spring 2009: L&D and Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente, in Bellflower, Ca.
• Fall 2008: Medical Surgical floor, Kaiser Permanente, in Baldwin Park, Ca.

Work Experience: Medical Office Manager – Robert Mehler, MD, Inc., 1998-Present

• Manage office, administrative duties including payroll and paying invoices
• Supervise another staff member
• Perform basic patient duties such as taking vital signs, vaccinations, and assisting the Doctor with Gastroenterology procedures such as esophageal dilations and flexible sigmoidoscopies

Awards: TELACU Education Foundation Bridge to Nursing Program, Spring 2010

Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish, great organizational skills, sensitive to culture diversity   

References: Available upon request

Duties and responsibilities:  To serve as a specialized expert clinician, educator, researcher, consultant and leader for oncology nursing staff, patients, families and members of multi-disciplinary health care teams. Collaborates with the nursing leadership team and multi-disciplinary team members to ensure cost-effective professional practice standards within patient populations based on best practices and evidence. To coordinate nursing orientation, competency, and curriculum development efforts system wide. Responsibilities include linking inpatient to outpatient population-based oncology services.
 Special conditions of employment: California RN license, BCLS (CPR), ACLS and a minimum of 5 years of oncology experience.

Qualifications: Oncology Certification, Master of Science in Nursing, Minimum 5 Years oncology experience.
 Preferred: Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification, ONS Chemotherapy Trainer. Must be able to effectively demonstrate teaching modalities. Knowledge of Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) and hematologic malignancies.

2. Nurse Manager position at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (032610)

Duties and responsibilities:  This NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a transformational Leader with a strong commitment to the nursing profession and proven experience to manage a state-of-the-art Infusion Center. This individual will serve as a Leader within the cancer program to promote a professional practice environment allowing Physicians, Nurses and other team members to continuously improve patient care and clinical outcomes. The Nurse Manager is responsible for translating our nursing philosophy, clinical objectives, policies & procedures into an operational plan. The Nurse Manager must have excellent communication skills and knowledge of resource management, professional development and strategic planning. He/she will conduct timely annual performance appraisals and perform disciplinary action, up to dismissal, in consultation with Clinical Director, Oncology Nursing Services, Human Resources and Labor Relations. The Nurse Manager will assure accurate timekeeping and payroll for all Departmental employees under his/her supervision, participate in quality control, process improvement, and investigation of Quality Variance Reports.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have experience leading a professional clinical staff, building partnerships across disciplines. BSN required with a Master's Degree in Nursing, Business or Healthcare related field preferred. 5-7 years of management/leadership experience required reflecting increasing responsibility for nursing practice in oncology care in highly complex organizations. Current CA Registered Nurse Licensure required; OCN Certification preferred.  Preferred: MS in Nursing, Business or Healthcare related field.  OCN certification preferred.

Jody K. Reyes, MSBA, RN, OCN
Clinical Director, Oncology Nursing Services
UCSD Moores Cancer Center
Phone:  858.822.6261
Fax:  858.822.6289
Email:  j5reyes@ucsd.edu

At Moores UCSD Cancer Center, our nursing vision is to provide every patient and their family an exceptional experience through professionalism, evidenced-based practice, innovation and caring.  Because compassion is our passion.

Medical Billing Manager – Oncology Office

We are looking for a BILLING SUPERVISOR to lead, monitor and improve the billing and collections in this two-doctor private oncology office.  Come work for a doctor who is well-known for pioneering an effective treatment of prostate cancer.  Patients come from around the world to seek his expertise.  Join our friendly staff!  We offer excellent compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee activities of one full-time biller
• Supervise and work in all aspects of patient billing
• Supervise and work in all aspects of collections and ensure that accounts receivable are continuously monitored to prevent accounts from falling behind
• Code in ICD-9, HCPCS, and CPT (maintain code set to make sure it is still current and reimbursable; code from medical records as needed; add new codes as we add new services).
• Keep up with all Medicare and private insurance changes & policies
• Initiate and follow-up on all insurance appeals
• Analyze current billing and collections procedures to find areas where we are not maximizing reimbursement and collections. Develop and implement methods to ensure we are maximizing reimbursement and collections
• Supervise and work in verifying insurance coverage and obtaining any necessary preauthorization for treatments and labs prior to a scheduled consult and/or office visit
• Spearhead and follow-up with patient assistance programs

Candidates for this position are exceptional team players, independent and hard-working, and have a number of years of direct experience in medical billing and collections, with some of this experience in a physician’s office.  We prefer someone who is familiar with medical oncology and medical laboratory billing in an out-patient setting (J-codes, drug administration codes, lab tests, outpatient E & M, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Several years of medical office billing experience is required
• Experience with Sage Medical Manager Practice Management System is preferable but not mandatory

• Experience with charge and payment posting, Accounts Receivable/“working accounts”, etc. is required
• Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS is required
• PC proficiency, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• Management/Supervisory experience is preferred
• Familiarity with chemotherapy drugs is preferred

• Oncology experience, Bachelor's Degree, and/or CPC are major pluses

To apply, please send your resume with salary history to Joanna@compassionateoncology.org or fax it to 310-229-3554 (mark “referred by MOASC” for special attention!).  (04272010)

Medical Laboratory Technician / Scientist - Oncology Office

We are looking for a Full-time or Part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a  busy oncology practice.  Come work for a doctor who is well-known for pioneering an effective treatment of prostate cancer.  Patients come from around the world to seek his expertise.  Join our friendly staff!  We offer excellent compensation and benefits.

Some equipment that we have in the lab:
ABX Pentra 60
Alfa Wasserman ACE
Immulite 2000
LabDAQ LIS system

We are looking for part-time or full-time (from 4 hrs/day to 8 hrs/day).
The technician/scientist calibrates and prepares equipment and supplies, performs tests, documents and processes test results and assures the accuracy and validity of all procedures conducted in the lab.  Maintains all documentation in the lab, including notification/documentation in patient’s charts and to clinicians.

Knowledge/competencies:

• CLIA regulations
• QA/QC procedures
• Skill in keeping detailed records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under minimal direct supervision.
• PC skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Must have a valid license from the state of California, and certification by AAB or ASCP.

To apply, please send your resume with salary history to Joanna@compassionateoncology.org or fax it to 310-229-3554 (mark “referred by MOASC” for special attention!).  (04272010)

Oncology Nurse

Bakersfield Hematology Oncology, Dr. Vinh-Linh Nguyen's office is currently in desparate need of a nurse. Please fax or mail resumes to our address or fax listed below.

Briana McCaa
Bakersfield Hematology Oncology
9800 Brimhall Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 615-6800
Fax: (661) 206-6203

Wanted: Experienced oncology nurse, full time position available

Private practice with two hematologist-oncologists in the Oxnard Ventura area. The candidate must have excellent IV skills and experience with use of chemotherapy ports. The nurse is responsible for chemotherapy preparation, administration, drug and supply ordering, and appointment scheduling for chemotherapy administration appointments. Benefits include health and life insurance and pension plan participation. Call 805-981-0808 and ask for Julia. Also FAX a curriculum vitae to 805-981-0430.

Wanted:

Busy, expanding oncology practice with offices in Los Angeles and Glendale seeking full and part time RN’s for outpatient infusion offices.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Current RN license from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed to practice in California
• Able to obtain Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire.
• One plus years of recent RN experience in a patient care setting
• Current proficiency in IV access ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent patient service skills and a high level of compassion
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to independently attend to details, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a high paced rapidly changing environment
• Ability to educate patients

Competitive salary, excellent benefits, wonderful patients and knowledgeable staff. Room for advancement for motivated individuals.

Please contact Lisa at 818-404-7540. Thank you for your consideration. Marie Seitz, RN, MSN, NP-BC, AOCN