Full-Time

Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate

Astera Cancer Care

Astera Cancer Care

51-200 employees

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Compensation Overview

$21 - $30/hr

+ 401(k) company contribution + Profit sharing + Tuition assistance + Employee referral bonus

Edison, NJ, USA

In Person

The role floats among Old Bridge, Sayreville, East Brunswick, and Edison locations.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care
Vital Signs

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Requirements
  • Medical Assistant Certification is required.
  • Proven working experience as a medical assistant and/or medical secretary is required.
  • Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures is required.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize work are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the primary care office.
  • Support doctors and patients through tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
  • Float to the Old Bridge, Sayreville, East Brunswick, and Edison locations.
  • Take and record vital signs and electrocardiograms.
  • Prepare patients for examinations.
  • Obtain and update patient medication lists.
  • Give injections.
  • Authorize prescription refills as directed by physicians.
  • Use the electronic medical record system, room patients, and perform clerical work 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

  • East Brunswick opened at 629 Cranbury Road, updated August 24, 2026.
  • Brick moved to a new facility on August 3, 2026.
  • Astera announced Knowtex generative AI workflows in August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • START integration ties Astera research execution to OneOncology's 2025 platform choices.
  • Hospital systems and academic centers in New Jersey pressure referrals and recruiting.
  • Payer cuts and physician departures collapse Astera's independent practice economics.

What makes Astera Cancer Care unique

  • Astera Cancer Care runs 14 New Jersey and Pennsylvania locations as of August 2026.
  • It offers proton therapy, radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals across community sites.
  • Astera joined START Research in 2025, bringing early-phase trials into community oncology.

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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 Media
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.