Geriatric Oncology Program Coordinator

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,330 - 74,915; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Program Administrator I to provide clinical, operational, and administrative support to the Center for Cancer and Aging (CCA). The role includes patient navigation, screening for new patients, geriatric assessments, and coordinating internal communications to advance the Center’s mission.

This onsite role offers up to one remote day per week and may involve remote work from New England states.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology‑oriented business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational, and administrative support to the Center for Cancer and Aging.
• Screen and identify eligible new patients via screening reports.
• Coordinate patient navigation and triage for supportive care.
• Maintain a custom database for patient and activity tracking.
• Support program meetings and reports with prepared agendas and minutes.
• Assist with seminars, newsletters, and community outreach.
• Communicate with care team and external constituencies on day‑to‑day matters.
• Monitor budgets and track program expenditures when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Office software

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Program Administrator I to provide clinical, operational, and administrative support to the Center for Cancer and Aging (CCA). The role includes patient navigation, screening for new patients, geriatric assessments, and coordinating internal communications to advance the Center’s mission.

This onsite role offers up to one remote day per week and may involve remote work from New England states.