Medical Assistant/ Research Coordinator

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant, Associates Degree in health care field and/or equivalent experience in the heatlhcare industry.

• Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator through ACRP (CCRC) or equivalent organization preferred but not required

• Clinical Research Coordinator experience preferred but not required. Willing to train for entry level position.

• Clinical skills, including the ability to perform phlebotomy, vital signs, EKG’s etc.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritization

• Must be proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and other computer programs

Full Job Description

PURPOSE: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for conducting trials as per the GCP guidelines under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). In addition to providing and coordinating clinical care, a CRC has a central role in assuring subject safety, ongoing maintenance of informed consent, integrity of protocol implementation, accuracy of data collection, data recording and follow up. Care received by research subjects is driven by study requirements and the collection of research data as well as clinical indications. The CRC’s goal is to protect subjects participating in clinical trials, promote good clinical practices and professional management of clinical studies.

WORKING HOURS:

• Full time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting trial Investigator in screening and review of potential study participants eligibility by reviewing medical records, discussions with the study subjects, physician and nurses.

• Ensuring that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.

• Ensure all data is accurately documented, such as patient vital signs, dispensation and administration of investigational product, adverse events and concomitant medications. Available to subjects, subjects’ families and investigators to answer questions at any time relating to specific clinical trial. Strive to advocate for their subjects while ensuring the integrity of the clinical research trial.

• Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.

• Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.

• Participate in continuing education activities or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.

• Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and performing electrocardiograms.

• Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.

• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.

• Performs other related duties as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Nephrology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person