Oncology Resource Specialist - Full-time/Days
The Pediatric Oncology Resource Specialist plays an important role in supporting the Nurse Navigator and the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure seamless and compassionate care for children undergoing cancer treatment. This non-clinical position helps families navigate their care journey by coordinating appointments, facilitating communication, managing documentation, and supporting education and outreach activities. The Resource Specialist contributes directly to improving access, trust, and the overall patient and family experience within the oncology program.
Position Details| Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt | FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs) | ||||
| Shift: Day | Shift Length: 8 | ||||
| Pay Range: 24.60 - 34.05 | Location: Madera, CA 93636 USA |
About Us:
Our Pediatric Oncology Clinic is one of the leading pediatric cancer facilities on the West Coast, offers specialized services for a wide range of cancer diagnoses. As the sole provider of pediatric oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, we see approximately 40 outpatient visits daily and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each patient we treat. Our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center consistently ranks in the top 5 to 8 percent globally in patient enrollments for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization focused on childhood and adolescent cancer research. Our dedicated team conducts a wide range of treatments, from chemotherapy and immune suppressant medication to laser therapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar punctures, chemotherapy administration in the cerebrospinal fluid, and radiation. Our outpatient unit houses treatment rooms, an infusion center, and playroom, all designed for family centered care. Among our patients, approximately 45% are diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma, while the rest include solid tumor, neuro-oncology, histiocytosis, and vascular malformation cases. With an impressive 85% survival rate, we offer an exceptional Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program for patients completing treatment. This program focuses on easing the transition back to life before cancer and addressing potential long-term side effects of treatment, both physical and emotional.
Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum two (2) years clerical or healthcare experience required
- Secretarial/clerical training preferred
- Proficient computer skills and aptitude
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as the ability to problem solve effectively and handle multiple priorities
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- High School diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
