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Coordinates staff and manages the day to day responsibilities of Oncology Services at the Lindenhurst and Gurnee Cancer Centers. Office management of clinical, office, and billing staff, supplies, equipment, Clinical Trials, Quality Assurance, Polices and Procedures. Excellent communication and computer skills with the ability to multitask. Promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is compatible with standards and guidelines to promote positive relations and excellent customer service. Certified in Clinical Research and Oncology.Obtained and have maintained QOPI Certification (Quality Oncology Practice Initiative)Management of Moderate Complexity Lab, with maintenance of COLA/CLIA Accreditation. Management of clinic supplies and chemotherapy. Responsible for Chemotherapy expenses and Budget. Annual Budget of $18 million. 24 hour oversight.

Responsible for chemotherapy administration, symptom management, phone triage and follow up care.Lab management of Moderate complexity Lab-Maintenance of CLIA Accreditation. Obtained QOPI Certification. Clinical Research Nurse/Pharmacist/Research Coordinator. Developed, implemented, and managed Pharmacy Office Dispensing Program. 24 hour accountability.