Description

Women's health group, seeks an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to care for patients in the West Phoenix area. Full-time opportunities available. Competitive pay. Great traditional and non-traditional benefits available, including six-week paid sabbaticals.

SUMMARY A Research Assistant performs a variety of clinical study activities to assist the Investigator, Director, and Study Coordinator in the conduct of a clinical study. Various Medical Assistant job duties will be assigned as necessary. This is a full time position with data entry, research, and medical assistant job duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned as needed.)

Maintain a neat and organized workspace, so as to enable a substitute to take over in the event of an absence.

Be on time to work, appropriately attired for the work of WHR

Confirm all patient visits for the following day.

Participate in subject recruitment efforts as needed.

Assist in clinical studies according to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines. Familiarize self with study protocol Strive to achieve results with as few errors as possible

Be knowledgeable of the protocol, so that all study activities are completed correctly and completely.

Schedule subject’s visits within appropriate study visit windows.

Complete the Case Report Forms accurately and completely in a timely manner.

Maintain all required study documentation. Meet with Sponsors to discuss the conduct of the study and review study data.

Be professional towards study subject and maintain confidentiality of study subject.

Copy documents as needed for coordinators.

Restock and clean exam rooms daily.

Process and ship specimens in completion of this task.

Keep packets stocked for every enrolling study for the coordinators.

Mail out packets to patients as requested by the coordinators.

Maintain and fax study logs for each protocol including study activity at the site. Correspond with subjects, monitors, pharmaceutical company personnel, lab personnel by fax, phone, mail, etc.

Maintain a professional, yet friendly attitude when greeting patients.

Ship and receive packets as needed for study staff.

Ability to take and assess vitals ( i.e. blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, venipuncture..)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to initiate and complete assigned tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made available to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to take and assess vitals ( i.e. blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, venipuncture..)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must have certification/degree/diploma in Medical Assisting. GCP training through CITI program.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to ready and interpret (in English) all documents, such as protocols, informed consents, and laboratory/procedure manuals. Ability to write (in English) routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of subjects, customers, or employees of WHR.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations in which only certain standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, spreadsheet, or schedule form.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain punctual attendance, absolute reliability, and be appropriately attired for the professional environment of WHR.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk and stand; frequently required to use hands; and regularly required to sit and talk or listen. May occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Experienced Clinical Research Coordinators/MA's are encouraged to apply