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Astera Cancer Care

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Triage Secretary - Oncology

Full-Time
$22 - $29/hr+ 401(k) Company Contribution + Profit Sharing + Tuition Assistance + Employee Referral Bonus
Entry
East Brunswick, NJ, USA
HybridHybrid work model with travel to the East Brunswick location; training there for approximately 90 days.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Knowledge of standard office equipment, including a computer, fax machine, and copier, is required.
  • Telephone skills are required.
  • The role requires compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
  • The role requires protecting confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses so they can provide healthcare to patients efficiently.
  • Schedule patients, coordinate patient care with other healthcare facilities, and collaborate with home infusion services.
  • Answer incoming Triage calls, regularly review the voicemail box, and return calls as requested by other Triage staff in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Contact patients as requested by physicians to provide lab and test results.
  • Process paperwork and faxes received from Triage and Operators in a timely manner.
  • Enroll patients and document enrollment in the treatment plan.
  • Enroll patients in pharmaceutical programs.
  • Assist with authorizations from the prescription phone line and complete prior authorizations for narcotics.
  • Scan approved authorizations into the patient chart and follow up with the pharmacy and patient to provide updates.
  • Initiate hospice, visiting nurse association, and physical therapy paperwork.
  • Prepare prescriptions for durable medical equipment.
  • Process lab work and mastectomy prescriptions.
  • Work with physicians to ensure patients receive appropriate clearance for surgery.
  • Coordinate patient care with other healthcare facilities and communicate with physicians and those facilities to ensure required medical paperwork is completed and signed off.
  • Travel to the East Brunswick location for work and training for approximately 90 days.
Desired Qualifications
  • Clerical experience is preferred, but not essential.

About the company

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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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

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.