Medical Assistant/Scheduling Assistant - Oncology - Per Diem Level 1 - Days
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This is an infusion center for cancer patients. What do you think makes working with oncology patients different?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the emotional weight and medical fragility of patients going through cancer treatment.
Tell me about a time you supported someone who was dealing with something very hard.
What they are checking: Whether they have the emotional steadiness and kindness the setting requires.
What would you do
An infusion patient calls to say they have a fever of 101. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know a fever in a chemo patient can be an emergency and get it to a nurse immediately.
A patient breaks down at the front desk after a hard appointment. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they offer compassion and privacy without trying to give medical answers.
This is per diem, 32 to 72 hours every six weeks. How do you plan to keep your availability steady?
What they are checking: Whether they can commit reliably to the minimum hours a per diem role requires.
How do you take vitals on a patient who is weak or tired from treatment?
What they are checking: Whether they adapt technique for fragile patients while still getting accurate readings.
Occasionally you'll cover the Niles Infusion Center. How do you get comfortable in a new site?
What they are checking: Whether they can adjust quickly to a different office without disrupting patient care.
About the work
Infusion schedules are tied to treatment cycles. How would you make sure appointments line up correctly?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that oncology scheduling follows treatment plans and errors can delay care.
Walk me through checking in a patient and verifying insurance for infusion services.
What they are checking: Whether they know infusion visits often need authorization and that a missed check can cost the patient.
Cancer patients often have weakened immune systems. What infection control habits do you practice?
What they are checking: Whether they take hand hygiene and illness precautions seriously around immunocompromised patients.
A family member calls asking about the patient's treatment schedule. What do you check before answering?
What they are checking: Whether they confirm who is authorized to receive information before sharing anything.
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