Retail Sales Associate
The UPS Store · Wichita, KS
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Retail Sales Associate The Retail Sales Associate delivers world-class customer service to all retail customers by receiving and processing packages for courier shipment and operating copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminating machines, and point-of-sale devices. The Associate expertly advises our valued customers by providing accurate information on our array of products, services, and best-value options and exhibits confidence by knowing best practices related to the industry. The ideal candidate has previous retail sales experience, strong computer and internet skills, a high school diploma or GED, a friendly and genuinely helpful demeanor, and a professional appearance. He or she must be a fast learner who makes an effort to learn all aspects of the business in the shortest possible time. Responsibilities • Delivers outstanding customer service to walk-in customers and telephone inquiries • Continuously practices good listening skills with customers, UPS Store team members, and leadership • Takes ownership of the customer's shipping needs and offers viable solutions • Takes action to learn all product and service offerings, alternative solutions, and industry trends • Operates all equipment, software, and devices in an expert fashion and is willing to teach others • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment • Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required • Retail/customer service experience • Good communication and people skills • Able to cross-sell and up-sell products and services • Excellent packing skills • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites • Outstanding phone skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including spelling and math • Prompt, reliable, and responsible • Able to lift 40+ pounds
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
US Department of War · Wichita, KS
Duties You will coordinate closely with Ship's force with respect to test readiness and support of shipboard testing. You will report conditions and status of testing to the senior Shipyard managers. You will ensure that test data is reviewed for conformance to specifications You will review and process all work permits that may affect combat systems testing. You will prepare detailed test procedures, through the System Leader, based on NAVSEA derived specification.
Nurse Educator
Dendreon · Wichita, KS
Overview Your Role: The Nurse Educator is responsible for providing support to ensure safe, effective and appropriate use of PROVENGE® (Sipuleucel-T) (the “Product”) from enrollment to completed infusion for commercial accounts prescribing the Product and forthird party apheresis providers. Support is provided through healthcare professional account education, clinical support, and facilitation of patient navigation from apheresis cell collection through the infusion process. The NE also communicates with patients regarding their treatment journey withPROVENGE, using approved materials. The NE also collaborates with Commercial to identify accounts that require education of the treatment process for PROVENGE®. The role is field-based and requires extensive travel. It also requires close collaboration with other functions within Dendreon (e.g., interacting with the Technical Operations, Apheresis Operations, Apheresis Collection Sites, Sales Teams, and Medical Affairs). All support and essential functions are conducted within FDA approved product labeling. This position reports to the Regional Business Director. Responsibilities Your Work: • Provide support through healthcare professional account education and clinical support regarding enrollment to completed infusion of the Product, as well as interactions with members of the Apheresis Network during all aspects of the PROVENGE® process. • Provide education in services for healthcare professionals who are registered with Dendreon to prescribe the Product, as well as healthcare professionals who potentially could become registered with Dendreon, related to the PROVENGE treatment process, including apheresis collection and infusion processes, product receipt and handling, product administration, Central Venous Catheter care, and process questions referencing clinical nursing practice. The NE will use materials approved by Dendreon in support of these services including patient selection, preparation and management as per the PROVENGE® Package Insert and clinical nursing practice. • The NE will document all communications with patients and will conduct all communications in compliance with all company and legal regulations and guidelines. • The NE will work closely with their field sales colleagues to identify accounts for potential education on the treatment process for PROVENGE®. This includes regular communications and meetings with Key Account Manager (KAM) to identify strategies for each account. • Work with KAMs to identify account education opportunities using various data-driven reports. • Work with KAMs to conduct quarterly Business Reviews with targeted accounts and participate in practice enhancement meetings monthly/quarterly. • The NE will use analytics and data on a daily basis, to monitor and maintain activities within the accounts and region they cover. They will use the data to provide information and updates to their commercial colleagues and customers. • The NE will provide a weekly activity report at the end of each business week to their supervisor. • The NE will participate and attend all commercial trainings and meetings as warranted. • The NE will regularly participate in and provide updates to the region(s) they support, via conference calls, regional meetings, and national sales meetings. • The NE will deliver education to the entire account as needed, with a focus on NP, PA, RN, MA and LPN health care professionals. • The NE will be involved and attend local, state, regional and national association meetings and congresses, as warranted. • Provide approved resources, communications, and materials to physicians and their practice sites to assist in their evaluation of patients for venous access and the potential need for central line placement to minimize the possibility that the treatment process with PROVENGE is disrupted. • Foster strong relationships between apheresis sites and infusion sites to achieve excellent patient care with minimal treatment delay and loss to follow-up, including but not limiting to, arranging introductions between the prescriber healthcare professionals and the apheresis collection center prior to the first PROVENGE patient collection • Provide on-site monitoring support to help ensure consistency and compliance to Dendreon's process requirements as needed. • Build and maintain working relationships with internal business partners to successfully accomplish assigned responsibilities. • Track, trend, investigate, troubleshoot and report patient treatment fallout (schedule to infusion) through active management of all apheresis, manufacturing, and infusion cancellations. • Facilitate productive resolution to difficulties encountered during the treatment process to assure patient retention, schedule compliance and to prevent treatment delays. • Collaborate with Apheresis Operations and Commercial Teams to evaluate and address negative trends in Dendreon's service and interactions with apheresis site and infusion sites. • Document contacts and activities such as site visits, nursing in-service calls and infusion supports. • Maintain and ensure accuracy of Dendreon's documentation files and database. • Develop and maintain technical/nursing tools and templates as requested. • Adhere to all compliance and contractual requirements per Dendreon's policies. Qualifications Education Requirements: • RN and/or BSN required. Advanced degree in a health services field (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA) and advanced training in clinical practice (e.g., NP, PA, OCN, ARNP, CCRI or CRNI) preferred. Job Requirements: • Minimum of three or more years of related experience in the commercial pharmaceutical industry, working proactively and closely in the office setting, educating healthcare personnel, and describing appropriate patients. • Minimum of three or more years working closely with commercial team members to improve and educate on the therapy process within offices, for their patients. • Minimum of three or more years working closely in urology, oncology, or infusion setting. • Educate offices, with a focus on NPs, PAs, RNs and MAs, on the treatment process and the process to identify the appropriate patient. • Organize, schedule, and conduct Nurse Speaker Programs, including the recommendation of potential nurse speakers. • Working knowledge of FDA and PhRMA promotional guidelines. • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. • Ability to build effective relationships within the company and with external partners, at all levels, from technical/clinical staff to executives. This role requires the highest level of collaboration and teamwork. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, including travel, while responding to inquiries with offices, patients or commercial colleagues. • Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: • Up to 80% travel, including frequent overnight, is required. This includes travel in the field, in accounts, and travel/attendance at meetings, congresses, and conferences. • On-call and after-hours support will be required. • The job is performed in a field-based setting, including apheresis sites, physicians' offices, community and academic hospitals, and a home-based office. • Dendreon is a fast-paced, high volume, adaptive commercial environment. Team building and multidisciplinary problem-solving are essential to success in this position.
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Data Entry Operator Job Summary: The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) seeks a collaborative individual to assist in preparing images for ophthalmology reading. The incumbent will be preparing digital ocular scans by converting format in software and running a segmentation software algorithm. Manual correction of segmentation lines in the images. This position does not involve coding or programming responsibilities. • This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. • It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. It is required that employees come into Madison, WI, quarterly on preset dates for onsite meetings and collaboration. • The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire. Key Job Responsibilities: • Enters information into systems or national database • Maintains awareness of and ensures adherence to university standards regarding privacy • Prepares and sorts documents for data entry • Review and examine the segmentation lines for accuracy and make appropriate corrections for completeness. Optimize images for analysis. Uses proprietary software to view and analyze metadata, images, and documentation. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Wisconsin Reading Center. The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) is a core retinal image reading lab within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS). The WRC was founded on the enduring principles of intellectual honesty, quality, relevance, innovation, and staff satisfaction. Incepted in 1970 to support the seminal NIH-funded trials of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy (DR), the WRC has broadened its scope to the evaluation of many retinal diseases, including dry AMD, atrophic AMD, neovascular AMD, DME, retinal vein occlusion, posterior uveitis, inherited retinal disease, AIDS-related ocular disease, and cataract. Why Join Us? This position offers remote work with the requirement to be on-site quarterly. We provide flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and professional development. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on eye disease, and we are looking for individuals who share that commitment. Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $18/hour, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer. Required Qualifications: • Attention to detail, and strong organization skills. • Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and writing skills. • Experience in research setting or healthcare. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in Optometry and Ophthalmology setting. • Experience working in a clinic office setting. • Experience working with clinical trials. Education: H.S. Diploma Preferred. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. 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