Full-Time

Patient Care Associate

Astera Cancer Care

Astera Cancer Care

51-200 employees

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

No salary listed

Rockaway, NJ, USA

In Person

Willing to travel to other NJ/PA locations as needed.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Requirements
  • Minimum of one year of experience working in a medical office required
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Polished professional, well spoken, and team player with an upbeat personality.
Responsibilities
  • Register new patients, collect co-payments, verify insurance, and schedule appointments.
  • Candidate must be willing to travel to other locations as needed.

Astera Cancer Care (ACC) is a multispecialty medical practice that treats cancer and blood disorders. It brings together medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and breast surgeons who work across 14 locations in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. ACC offers standard and advanced cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, biologic therapy, immunotherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals, and provides a wide range of radiation treatments such as proton therapy, prostate brachytherapy, and radiosurgery. The group also runs a clinical trials program, including one of the few community-based CAR-T cell trial programs in the United States. In addition to treatment, ACC leads in value-based oncology care and develops alternative payment models to reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New East Brunswick center at 629 Cranbury Road boosts patient access.
  • Expansions to Jersey City and Parsippany enhance northern NJ coverage.
  • Over 25 clinical trials including first-in-human FIH enrollments drive innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Hackensack Meridian's 2023 RCCA acquisition dominates NJ referrals in 6-12 months.
  • Optum's 2025 NJ Hematology acquisition imposes unfavorable rates in 6-12 months.
  • PA House Bill 1590 slashes radiopharmaceutical revenue 25-35% from July 2026.

What makes Astera Cancer Care unique

  • ACC offers full radiation oncology array including proton therapy on East Coast.
  • ACC runs one of nation's only community-based CAR-T cell therapy programs.
  • ACC leads value-based oncology care and alternative payment models.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA?

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Stock Options

Company Equity

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Patch
Jun 29th, 2023
New Cancer Care Center Opens In East Brunswick's 'Medical Mile' | East Brunswick, NJ Patch

Astera Cancer Care opened a new location at 629 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.