Medical Oncology Rapid Access Clinic APP with MDACC

Banner Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) to evaluate patients with new or suspected cancer and streamline access to oncology services.

The role emphasizes timely evaluation, diagnostic workups, and routing to disease-specific teams, with an outpatient focus and no on-call duties. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to improve patient access and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Oncology clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• NP or PA with oncology background preferred; new grads considered.
• Outpatient role, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; no on-call.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial oncology contact for new or suspected cancer.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and establish diagnostic pathways.
• Direct patients to the appropriate disease-specific team.
• Order and coordinate tests, imaging, biopsies, labs, and referrals.
• Identify patients needing urgent intervention or admission.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients and families.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Tools

EMR systems

Imaging coordination tools

Job description

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Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Access Program (RAC) with MDACC

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center - Gateway Campus

Gilbert, AZ

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is proud to be recognized as a CHLM APP Employer of Excellence. Be the First Step in a Patient's Cancer Journey!

The Medical Oncology Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center serves as a critical entry point for patients with newly diagnosed or suspected cancer. This innovative clinic is designed to ensure patients receive timely evaluation, diagnostic workup, and expedited access to oncology specialists, helping reduce barriers to care and shorten the time from referral to treatment.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Rapid Access Clinic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cancer care by evaluating patients with concerning symptoms, abnormal imaging, suspicious pathology findings, or newly diagnosed malignancies and helping navigate them efficiently into the appropriate oncology service line.

Position Highlights

The Rapid Access Clinic APP will:

• Serve as the initial oncology contact for patients with new or suspected cancer diagnoses.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and establish diagnostic and treatment pathways.
• Expedite access to subspecialty oncology care by directing patients to the most appropriate disease-specific team.
• Order and coordinate diagnostic testing, imaging, biopsies, laboratory studies, and referrals.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention or hospitalization and facilitate appropriate admission when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary oncology teams to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients and families during a critical and often stressful time.

Qualifications

• Oncology experience preferred; however, motivated new graduates with a strong oncology background will be considered
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills
• Passion for improving access to cancer care and delivering exceptional patient-centered care
• Outpatient only
• Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• No call responsibilities
• Two years of oncology experience preferred
• Potential cross-coverage opportunities with our Scottsdale clinic opening in 2027

Why Banner MD Anderson?

Banner Health, a Top 10 Health System for clinical performance, has partnered with MD Anderson Cancer Center to bring world-class cancer care to Arizona and the Southwest. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center represents the broadest extension of MD Anderson's services outside Houston and is committed to providing exceptional, multidisciplinary cancer care close to home.

Join Our Team

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.

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