Medical Assistant - Triage

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

As a Medical Assistant you will perform medical assistant related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials.  

• You will triage Oncology research patient phone calls.

• You will monitor, respond and/or escalate triage phone calls and messages.

• You will provide accurate and concise documentation telephone interactions with patients and/or caregiver

• You will triage new patient referral communication to patient/referring office.

• You will obtain prior authorizations of prescribed medications.

• You will access, flush and de-access ports.  

• You will perform peripheral and port lab draws.  

• You will prepare patient for examination.  

• You will assist physicians with procedures as needed.  

• You will prepare and stock exam rooms.  

• You will obtain vital signs and EKGs from pharmacokinetics (PK) patients.  

• You will perform buccal swabs on pharmacokinetics (PK) patients as needed.  

• You will ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKGs)  

• You will verify the correct study lab kit is prepped for the pharmacokinetic (PK) patients with long days and new starts every morning prior to patient arriving.  

• You will respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data.  

• You will maintain laboratory equipment and workspace in all areas.  

• You will interface with P/SL and laboratory personnel regarding labs for research patients.  

• You will interface with the Clinic Research Nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patient visits.  

• You will order medical supplies as needed.  

• You will obtain radiology authorizations.  

• You will respond to emails daily.  

• You will utilize electronic medical record source for documentation.  

• You will assist other research personnel in the clinic when requested.  

You should have for this position: 

• You must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids  

• Skill in venipuncture and blood processing 

• Skill in computer applications  

• Skill in gathering and reporting information 

• Medical Assistant training is preferred 

• Medical Clinic or Clinical laboratory and phlebotomy or equivalent experience 

• Current BLS certification 

Compensation range $20/hr - $27/hr. This position will be posted until April 15, 2026.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

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