Current Job Openings
Certified Medical Assistant
Description:
Under the direction of the Lead Medical Assistant, responsible for assisting nurses, physicians and other staff with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasking, including preparing patients for office visits, maintaining patient/physician waiting rooms, and coordinating physician’s-patient room schedules. Provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Also assist with scheduling of chemo appointments in the infusion room.
Qualifications:
High School diploma required, some college preferred. Completed a Medical Assistant program and is certified as an MA. CPR certification required. Basic computer skills necessary. Ability to communicate, both oral and written, technical and other procedures to all staff, physicians, patients and outside health care systems. Works as a team player. Ability to interact compassionately, with tact, and diplomacy, with cancer patients, their families, and/or caregivers. Excellent organizational skills, including planning, prioritizing, and completing delegated tasks. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image to patients, caregivers, volunteers, and co-workers.
Status:
On-Call (0.0 FTE)
Nurse Practitioner – Survivorship Clinic
Description:
Provides direct patient care under the physician supervision. Primary duties will be conducting patient office visits of patients who are in the WMCC Survivorship program. Be involved in developing a survivorship care plan, including long-term follow-up guidelines. Referral of patients to necessary providers within or outside of WMCC. Develop educational programs for referring physicians (Medical and Radiation Oncology). Developing educational programs for patients in the clinic. Involving other providers caring for these patients by developing a collaborative referral program for potential needs. Continually oversee the quality and benefits of the Suvivorship Program and recommend improvements to the Medical Director and Administrative Staff.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Oncology experience preferred. 3-5 years prior experience required as a NP. Current NP certification. CPR Certified. Must have current valid license from the State ofMichigan. Experience working with an EMR greatly preferred. Must have good personal computer skills.
Status:
Full-Tme (1.0 FTE)
System Administrator
Description:
Responsible for daily administration of WMCC’s server environment along with managing, optimizing and troubleshooting SQL databases and applications.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience and certifications within Information Technology required. High level of discretion and integrity to operate effectively in environment requiring handling of confidential/sensitive information. Ability to interpret, comprehend and transmit complicated and detailed instructions. Ability to organize prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to work with others and to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Status:
Full-Tme (1.0 FTE)
Radiation Therapist
Description:
Accurately treats patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist and Physicist. This includes setting the correct field size, treatment distance, positioning aides, monitor units, and the correct geographical center, etc. Records accurate monitor units delivered daily dose and the summation of the doses in the treatment charts. Assures all prescribed treatment devices are used for each treatment. Verifies patient set up by taking portal images. Checks all fields of treatment before beam of radiation is initiated. Accurately records all treatment data in patient’s EMR. Accurately enters correct procedure charge into IMPAC software following administration of treatment.
Qualifications:
Comprehensive knowledge of radiation therapy acquired through accredited radiation therapy technology program. Current ARRT license in radiation therapy or registry eligible. Minimum of one year clinical work in a radiation therapy department. This experience can be part of the education process or practical work experience. Ability to communicate, both oral and written, technical and other procedures to all staff, physicians, and patients. Must be able to read, comprehend and follow complicated treatment plans, and the ability to perform basic arithmetic and algebraic calculations. Ability to work tactfully and compassionately with terminally ill patients and their families and/or care givers. Exhibits problem solving skills in handling both interpersonal and technical discrepancies.
Status:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Nurse Coordinator – Medical Oncology
Description:
A Nurse Coordinator is a registered professional nurse with expertise in oncology, who, for a specific physician population, is responsible for acting as a patient advocate, developing and implementing nursing process, acting as liaison between disciplines, acting as a educator to patients and others, conducting research and representing WMCC’s professional Medical Oncology nursing staff within and outside WMCC.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent education plus experience required. CurrentStateofMichiganlicense as registered nurse required. Experience working in oncology with certification in oncology and/or chemotherapy highly desirable. Oncology Certified Nurse or completion within two years of employment required. CPR Certification required. Ability to communicate, both oral and written, technician and other procedures to all staff, physicians, and patients. Must be able to read, comprehend and follow complicated treatment plans. Ability to work tactfully and compassionately with patients and their families and/or care givers. Must exhibit problem solving skills in handling both interpersonal and technical discrepancies. Competency with personal computer required, including word processing and database skills. Experience working with software utilized by WMCC highly desirable.
Status:
Full-Tme (1.0 FTE)
Research Protocol Nurse
Description:
Maintains quality through adherence to protocol guidelines. Provides patient and family education regarding complex treatment protocols and cancer care. Screens new patients for protocol potential, obtains informed consent. Identify specific patient needs relating to current problems. Evaluate diagnostic rest results. Triages phones calls from patients on research protocols. Assists in the completion of case report forms. Collection and shipment of patient biological specimens. Ensure adherence to protocol test parameters. Ability to thoroughly understand and put into practice Good Clinical Practices (GLP) and Human Research Protection (HRP) Policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in nursing or equivalent education plus experience highly desirable. CurrentStateofMichiganlicense as registered nurse required. Three years experience working in oncology required, with certification in oncology and/or chemotherapy highly desirable. Good oral and written communication. Possesses problem solving skills. Well-organized and ability to handle several tasks at the same time. Knowledge regarding chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Working knowledge of chemotherapy and radiation side effects and remedial interventions.
Status:
Full-Tme (1.0 FTE)
Gynecologic Oncologist
Description:
The West Michigan Cancer Center is seeking a GYN Oncologist to join a growing practice. The Gyn Oncologist will offer clinical expertise in Oncology, obtain active clinical care, participate in clinical research and design, display commitment to clinical medicine, and align efforts to meet the philosophy and goals of WMCC. Other duties include, but not limited to: provide patient medical care; ongoing service training of clinical staff; maintain electronic medical record of patients; respond to insurance reimbursement; assist in development of new clinical programs; adhere to prevailing standard of care in treating patients and compliance with NCCN guidelines; work effectively across all disciplines, radiation oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, , Medical Oncology, surgery, etc., to provide comprehensive approach to patient care; participate in teaching and academic opportunities that are available; actively participate as a member of WMCC’s leadership group. All physicians are supported by two 400+ bed hospitals with a catchment area of 1 million. This opportunity has the benefits of a private practice, with the assurance of employment in a comprehensive cancer center. West Michigan Cancer Center offers all modalities under one roof: Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, nutrition and psychological counseling, along with complementary therapies such as tai chi, yoga, meditation and a fitness center. West Michigan Cancer Center has a very active NCI-sponsored CCOP and is a member of the GOG.
Qualifications:
M.D. / D.O., BE/BC in Gynecologic Oncology, related residency/fellowship training required: Michigan Medical/Pharmacy license: Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology. Other advanced degree such as MPH or Ph.D. preferred.
Status:
Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume and/or employment application to:
Human Resources
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 North Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: (269) 373-7468
Fax: (269) 373-7480
E-mail: jobs@wmcc.org