This is a senior mySQL DBA position, providing upper level MySQL architecture, engineering, and administration support in a diverse environment, including business, manufacturing, research and development. This position reports to the Senior Manager of the Enterprise Applications Database Services group in Systems Operations. Provide focused operational support to customer project teams. Provide advanced problem analysis and resolution. Contribute to process development and improvement. Provide MySQL consulting services for development and business customers, including performance tuning, features use and implementation. Contribute to architectural directions and new features evaluation/implementation. Assist with daily operations and support. Provide off-hours maintenance and project support. Work with the users to guide and educate the development teams on appropriate use of database features and structures such as stored procedures, functions, and packages, function-based indexes, bitmap indexes, text indexes, materialized views, etc.. Analyze system performance, database performance, system health checks and implements tuning improvements.
Skills:
Minimum 4+ years MySQL database architects, engineers or administration experience on a Linux (Redhat, SUSe). Substantial operational experience in a 24X7 environment. Solid knowledge of MySQL RDBMS internals. Expert level knowledge in MySQL database physical model, backup and recovery, performance tuning, security, and replication. Strong analysis and decision-making skills. Experience with third-party database monitoring tools with MySQL Strong development skills in Perl or Shell scripting languages. Excellent communications and presentation skills. Experience in technically leading a team is a definite plus. Experience with Java/EJB, and JDBC architectures/issues is preferred.
Education:
BS or greater in Computer Science preferred
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Contact me ASAP regarding this position and MORE!!!
925.831.8551 OR STOMTANIA@THEPLUSGROUP.COM
Monday, July 27, 2009
UI/UX Designer Position (Bay Area)
This is a UI/UX Designer position with Genentech in South San Francisco, CA!!!!!
Position pays between $60 -70/hr!
Full Description:
UI Designer translates requirements into concepts and elegant user design, interaction models, user task flows, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online productsUser Experience Designer will work as part of multiple project teams to design and implement user-centered interaction designs for internal implementations of IT solutions. Solutions may consist of commercial off the self (COTS) applications, custom interfaces, or a combination of each. Projects will require the candidate to be an active participant from the planning stages of the project into design. Tasks may include user research, usability assessments, interaction design, visual design, and user testing. The successful candidate will have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates user-centered design practices and a problem solving approach to business requirements. The candidate will have design experience for web applications and/or portals, and will be comfortable driving creative solutions while working within a structured methodology.
Skills:
* Develop storyboards, wireframes, conceptual diagrams, interaction models and flow diagrams in support of user requirements. * Be able to clearly communicate and present designs to both customers and development team.* Translate the results of usability tests into actionable suggestions for improving/enhancing user experiences, and work with QA teams to identify, document, and resolve design-related issues.* Examine existing site flows and structures and make recommendations for improvements from both a user and business requirement perspective.* Collaborate with business analysts to develop design solutions that address the organization''s needs, strategies and goals.* Collaborate with software architects on the technical feasibility of proposals.* Work closely with UX Lead to ensure designs are consistent with company and project standards and guidelines for interaction design and visual design.* Design intuitive interfaces that enhance as well as simplify the user experience
Education:
BA/BS in graphic design, HCI or related degree - or significant in-depth experience in a related field* 3-5 years experience in User Experience Design with demonstrated excellence in the field that can be supported by portfolio of work (online samples preferred)* Experience in designing intuitive, user-centered interfaces* Experience designing for web applications and/or portals* Thorough understanding of web technologies and trends* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills* Ability to work independently and collaboratively* Ability to communicate design rationale and build consensus* Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment* Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced environment* Keen attention to detail* Ability to use the following software: Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Visio or OmniGraffle, Powerpoint
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No H1-B Transfer at this time
Please Contact me at stomtania@theplusgroup.com regarding this position.
Position pays between $60 -70/hr!
Full Description:
UI Designer translates requirements into concepts and elegant user design, interaction models, user task flows, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online productsUser Experience Designer will work as part of multiple project teams to design and implement user-centered interaction designs for internal implementations of IT solutions. Solutions may consist of commercial off the self (COTS) applications, custom interfaces, or a combination of each. Projects will require the candidate to be an active participant from the planning stages of the project into design. Tasks may include user research, usability assessments, interaction design, visual design, and user testing. The successful candidate will have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates user-centered design practices and a problem solving approach to business requirements. The candidate will have design experience for web applications and/or portals, and will be comfortable driving creative solutions while working within a structured methodology.
Skills:
* Develop storyboards, wireframes, conceptual diagrams, interaction models and flow diagrams in support of user requirements. * Be able to clearly communicate and present designs to both customers and development team.* Translate the results of usability tests into actionable suggestions for improving/enhancing user experiences, and work with QA teams to identify, document, and resolve design-related issues.* Examine existing site flows and structures and make recommendations for improvements from both a user and business requirement perspective.* Collaborate with business analysts to develop design solutions that address the organization''s needs, strategies and goals.* Collaborate with software architects on the technical feasibility of proposals.* Work closely with UX Lead to ensure designs are consistent with company and project standards and guidelines for interaction design and visual design.* Design intuitive interfaces that enhance as well as simplify the user experience
Education:
BA/BS in graphic design, HCI or related degree - or significant in-depth experience in a related field* 3-5 years experience in User Experience Design with demonstrated excellence in the field that can be supported by portfolio of work (online samples preferred)* Experience in designing intuitive, user-centered interfaces* Experience designing for web applications and/or portals* Thorough understanding of web technologies and trends* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills* Ability to work independently and collaboratively* Ability to communicate design rationale and build consensus* Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment* Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced environment* Keen attention to detail* Ability to use the following software: Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Visio or OmniGraffle, Powerpoint
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No H1-B Transfer at this time
Please Contact me at stomtania@theplusgroup.com regarding this position.
Clinical Appeals Specialist position (SF Bay Area)
A Large Biotech company is seeking to hire a Clinical Appeals Specialist for the San Francisco Bay Area ($30-35/hr)
Details:Provides customer focused reimbursement support to patients,distributors, physicians and internal sales force. Educates, informs, and assists patients and providers to navigate through the reimbursement process. Identifies barriers to reimbursement and continually identifies and recommends program efficiencies to the team to promote high quality of work by Access Solutions/GATCF staff. Identifies and facilitates referrals to alternative coverage options and financial assistance programs for patients who are under insured or require copy assistance.
Skills:3 years experience in Healthcare reimbursement. Proficient in all aspects of reimbursement (i.e. benefit investigation, payor reimbursement policies). Excellent investigational and analytical skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format. Ability to work collaboratively in a team structure and responsibly delegates next steps to appropriate team members.Demonstrates effective problem solving and excellent customer service. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks. Requires computers skills including MS Excel. Experience writing Appeals is a must.
Education:BA or BS Degree REQUIRED. Experience preferred. Must have strong customer service skills
Feel free to contact me at 925.831.8551 or at stomtania@theplusgroup.com
Details:Provides customer focused reimbursement support to patients,distributors, physicians and internal sales force. Educates, informs, and assists patients and providers to navigate through the reimbursement process. Identifies barriers to reimbursement and continually identifies and recommends program efficiencies to the team to promote high quality of work by Access Solutions/GATCF staff. Identifies and facilitates referrals to alternative coverage options and financial assistance programs for patients who are under insured or require copy assistance.
Skills:3 years experience in Healthcare reimbursement. Proficient in all aspects of reimbursement (i.e. benefit investigation, payor reimbursement policies). Excellent investigational and analytical skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format. Ability to work collaboratively in a team structure and responsibly delegates next steps to appropriate team members.Demonstrates effective problem solving and excellent customer service. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks. Requires computers skills including MS Excel. Experience writing Appeals is a must.
Education:BA or BS Degree REQUIRED. Experience preferred. Must have strong customer service skills
Feel free to contact me at 925.831.8551 or at stomtania@theplusgroup.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Full-Time Optician Position Available
About the company:
We are a growing, primary care optometric practice located in the greater San Jose, CA area. Our organization is committed to excellence in operational standards and customer service. We’re looking for a full-time Optician to help us reach the next level. The ideal candidate will be a polished individual with energy and charisma, and have an impressive background in the optometry industry. This rewarding and challenging position offers a comfortable working environment, and a competitive compensation package. Please feel free to visit our website for more information about our practice ...
BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS:
Consistently welcoming and friendly
Handles stress, in a face-paced environment, with a positive attitude
Maintains a warm and approachable attitude with patients, doctors and staff
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to be detail-oriented
Knowledge to answer patients’ questions
Ability to ask other staff members for help when necessary
Ability to be flexible, and team-oriented
POSITION HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm.
Tuesdays will rotate. Two Tuesdays a month will be 9:00am-6:00pm, and two Tuesdays a month will be 11:00am-8:00pm.
Fridays will rotate as well. Two Fridays a month will be 8:00am-3:00pm. The other two Fridays they will not work, and instead we will need them to work two Saturdays a month 8:00am-4:00pm.
Normally this position will not work more than 40 hours per week.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greet Patients:
Essential to the growth and success of this practice is the quality of service you and other staff members provide to our patients. Consumers seek friendliness, reliability, courtesy, accuracy and confidence in the people who handle their eyecare needs. You are a very important impression of our practice.
Follow Office Procedures:
Open and close office
Maintain professional appearance
Clean exam rooms, pretest area, frame gallery and dispensing area
Check messages and return calls
Provide Optometric Assistance:
Prepare exam room for patient
Take patient history
Know how to use pretest instruments which include Visual Fields, Tonometry, Auto Refractor, Aberometer, Digital Camera, Pupilometer and Cybereyes Imager
Assist doctors as needed
Dilate patients for doctors
Escort patients to frame gallery or front desk
Provide Eyewear Service:
Assist with frame and lens selection/styling
Educate patients and perform lifestyle dispensing
Perform lens measurements (segs, OC's, vertex distance)
Order lenses from optical lab
Check lenses upon delivery to verify that they meet the required specifications (rx, tints, coating, frame, etc.)
Notify the patient that the glasses or contacts are in and schedule appointment
Dispense and adjust eyewear
Perform frame repairs
Keep accurate notes, records, work orders and payment records
Order frames from manufacturer
Provide Contact Lens Service:
Manage and maintain inventory, contact lens solutions and supplies
Order trial contact lenses
Provide contact lens insertion and removal training
Return contact lenses
Manage Eyewear and RX Inventory:
Monitor and update price frames
Track (ETA) Rx's
Cross-Train With the Front Desk to Provide Back Up When Necessary:
Answer phones
Check patients in and out
Bill exams
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience and
We are a growing, primary care optometric practice located in the greater San Jose, CA area. Our organization is committed to excellence in operational standards and customer service. We’re looking for a full-time Optician to help us reach the next level. The ideal candidate will be a polished individual with energy and charisma, and have an impressive background in the optometry industry. This rewarding and challenging position offers a comfortable working environment, and a competitive compensation package. Please feel free to visit our website for more information about our practice ...
BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS:
Consistently welcoming and friendly
Handles stress, in a face-paced environment, with a positive attitude
Maintains a warm and approachable attitude with patients, doctors and staff
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to be detail-oriented
Knowledge to answer patients’ questions
Ability to ask other staff members for help when necessary
Ability to be flexible, and team-oriented
POSITION HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm.
Tuesdays will rotate. Two Tuesdays a month will be 9:00am-6:00pm, and two Tuesdays a month will be 11:00am-8:00pm.
Fridays will rotate as well. Two Fridays a month will be 8:00am-3:00pm. The other two Fridays they will not work, and instead we will need them to work two Saturdays a month 8:00am-4:00pm.
Normally this position will not work more than 40 hours per week.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greet Patients:
Essential to the growth and success of this practice is the quality of service you and other staff members provide to our patients. Consumers seek friendliness, reliability, courtesy, accuracy and confidence in the people who handle their eyecare needs. You are a very important impression of our practice.
Follow Office Procedures:
Open and close office
Maintain professional appearance
Clean exam rooms, pretest area, frame gallery and dispensing area
Check messages and return calls
Provide Optometric Assistance:
Prepare exam room for patient
Take patient history
Know how to use pretest instruments which include Visual Fields, Tonometry, Auto Refractor, Aberometer, Digital Camera, Pupilometer and Cybereyes Imager
Assist doctors as needed
Dilate patients for doctors
Escort patients to frame gallery or front desk
Provide Eyewear Service:
Assist with frame and lens selection/styling
Educate patients and perform lifestyle dispensing
Perform lens measurements (segs, OC's, vertex distance)
Order lenses from optical lab
Check lenses upon delivery to verify that they meet the required specifications (rx, tints, coating, frame, etc.)
Notify the patient that the glasses or contacts are in and schedule appointment
Dispense and adjust eyewear
Perform frame repairs
Keep accurate notes, records, work orders and payment records
Order frames from manufacturer
Provide Contact Lens Service:
Manage and maintain inventory, contact lens solutions and supplies
Order trial contact lenses
Provide contact lens insertion and removal training
Return contact lenses
Manage Eyewear and RX Inventory:
Monitor and update price frames
Track (ETA) Rx's
Cross-Train With the Front Desk to Provide Back Up When Necessary:
Answer phones
Check patients in and out
Bill exams
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience and
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Senior Contracts Associate (San Francisco Bay Area)
The Senior Contracts Associate (4 Total Positions) in South San Francisco, CA!
Duties:
The Senior Contracts Associate will be a member of the Commercial Contracts Group. This person will prepare, negotiate and approve various commercial contracts for Company's Commercial Group (including service agreements with health care professionals and vendor service agreements pertaining to marketing, training and other related services). This position requires extensive knowledge of contract language and the ability to work on very complex contracts. The contracts associate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent tight deadlines under minimal supervision. The contract associate must also work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with both internal/external customers as well as the Commercial Legal Group.
Duties:
The Senior Contracts Associate will be a member of the Commercial Contracts Group. This person will prepare, negotiate and approve various commercial contracts for Company's Commercial Group (including service agreements with health care professionals and vendor service agreements pertaining to marketing, training and other related services). This position requires extensive knowledge of contract language and the ability to work on very complex contracts. The contracts associate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent tight deadlines under minimal supervision. The contract associate must also work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with both internal/external customers as well as the Commercial Legal Group.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, negotiate and manage commercial contracts with some attorney supervision
- Work as a member of team to develop and implement various standardized processes and procedures to increase the ability of the contracts department to effectively manage the wide-variety high volume of transactions
- Work independently interfacing with the Commercial Legal Group and internal/external customers
-Prepare ad hoc presentations and conduct internal customer training
- Maintain department databases and participate in ad hoc assignments
- Frequent verbal and written internal and external communication necessary.
- Ensure business activities and contracts comply with internal policies and guidelines, and industry laws and regulations
- Work as a member of team to develop and implement various standardized processes and procedures to increase the ability of the contracts department to effectively manage the wide-variety high volume of transactions
- Work independently interfacing with the Commercial Legal Group and internal/external customers
-Prepare ad hoc presentations and conduct internal customer training
- Maintain department databases and participate in ad hoc assignments
- Frequent verbal and written internal and external communication necessary.
- Ensure business activities and contracts comply with internal policies and guidelines, and industry laws and regulations
Requirements:
- Must have MAC experience
- Extensive contracting experience is necessary
- Familiarity with industry-related compliance matters
- Knowledge of legal, sales and business processes
- Creative and self-motivated
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to balance legal/contractual issues with business risk
- Position requires a minimum 5 years contract drafting experience or 3 years of paralegal experience along with a paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree.
- A paralegal certificate or law degree is a plus.
- Disciplined, organized, and flexible
- Team Player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required- Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems
- Must have MAC experience
- Extensive contracting experience is necessary
- Familiarity with industry-related compliance matters
- Knowledge of legal, sales and business processes
- Creative and self-motivated
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to balance legal/contractual issues with business risk
- Position requires a minimum 5 years contract drafting experience or 3 years of paralegal experience along with a paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree.
- A paralegal certificate or law degree is a plus.
- Disciplined, organized, and flexible
- Team Player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required- Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems
Education:
Position requires a minimum 5 years contract drafting experience - law degree is a plus.
Paralegal certificate
Position requires a minimum 5 years contract drafting experience - law degree is a plus.
Paralegal certificate
LIMS (Laboratory Information Managment Systems) Applications Support position
I am currently hiring for a LIMS APPLICATION support position for South San Francisco, CA.
Details:
Provide first line support for WatsonLIMS application. Expertise in any of the following: LIMS, OpenLab, PKS/WinNonLin. Tasks will include managing user accounts, creating study information, reporting data, and providing system troubleshooing and customer assistance for daily activities.
Skills:
Knowledge of Watson LIMS or similar LIMS applications. Experienced working in GLP, GCP environment preferred.
Please contact me at stomtania@theplusgroup.com
Details:
Provide first line support for WatsonLIMS application. Expertise in any of the following: LIMS, OpenLab, PKS/WinNonLin. Tasks will include managing user accounts, creating study information, reporting data, and providing system troubleshooing and customer assistance for daily activities.
Skills:
Knowledge of Watson LIMS or similar LIMS applications. Experienced working in GLP, GCP environment preferred.
Please contact me at stomtania@theplusgroup.com
Network Design/Network Architecture position
Network Design Engineer position in San Ramon, CA
Design and develop the new IPAG Network Design Toolset, both front-end and back-end.
Help define requirements for this tool from internal clients (NP&E, architecture)
Understand and implement backend search and optimization algorithms
Design and develop web applications and system programs for both front-end and backend
Analyze traffic demand and design traffic matrix conversion function
Design and implement other modules including data import, data check, results presentation and visualization
Skills necessary for the position:
Web Apps and Database
IP networking, TCP/IP
Network modeling, design
Metro Ethernet
Programming in Linux
Java, C/C++, Perl
Routing Protocols (OSPF, etc)
MS/PhD in EE/CS
Please contact me at 925.831.8551 if interested
Design and develop the new IPAG Network Design Toolset, both front-end and back-end.
Help define requirements for this tool from internal clients (NP&E, architecture)
Understand and implement backend search and optimization algorithms
Design and develop web applications and system programs for both front-end and backend
Analyze traffic demand and design traffic matrix conversion function
Design and implement other modules including data import, data check, results presentation and visualization
Skills necessary for the position:
Web Apps and Database
IP networking, TCP/IP
Network modeling, design
Metro Ethernet
Programming in Linux
Java, C/C++, Perl
Routing Protocols (OSPF, etc)
MS/PhD in EE/CS
Please contact me at 925.831.8551 if interested
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