What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Medical Assistant position at Reid Health?
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The Research Assistant (RA) will provide clinical and administrative support to the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team by performing basic laboratory tasks, performing simple patient care procedures, entering data into Case Report Forms (CRFs), by maintaining study binders, by collecting and maintaining source documents, by assisting in the fulfilment of study documentation queries by study sponsors, providing general office support and by assisting in the implementation of corrective plans in response to study sponsor audits.
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Overview of Responsibilities
This document is to outline the general responsibilities for the Research Assistant.
- IRB Submissions
- Initial submission
- Continuing Reviews
- Amendments
- Assist by providing up to date CVs, Medical Licenses and GCP / HSP training documentation to the research team.
- Other Regulatory
- Patient/Subject visits vitals, blood draws, specimen handling & shipping. Must be trained on phlebotomy and IATA certified (or willing to obtain IATA certification within 30 days of hire)
- Assist Study Coordinators with subject screening
- File study related documents such as the IB, Protocol, etc. Assist with transmitting de-identified patient information or email correspondence between the coordinator and the sponsor.
- Maintain Regulatory binders.
- Maintain CAP/CLIA/Lab Norms
- Breakdown studies for long term storage/move study records to storage as required.
- Safety letters- Print, track, and file if they are not done electronically. The coordinator should obtain PI signature for them in case of questions.
- Update the ICF log after updated ICFs approval.
- Check binders prior to monitor visits to ensure all regulatory documents are up to date, the correct Protocol, ICF, IB and training documents are present, and all historical documents are filed appropriately.
- Assist with training for studies as needed.
- Study start up
- Fill in personnel on initial DOA log (this will be the same personnel from the submission)
- Set up Regulatory binders
- Print off training materials if training is not electronic and ensure a sign off log is present. The RA will not obtain the signatures.
**The Study Coordinators will still be required to review and finalize HIPAAs, ICFs and submissions.
Education/Experience
Required: High School Diploma Required: Completion of Clinical certification Preferred Associates of Science in Medical Assisting
Licensure and Certification Minimum required: NCA or CNA Licensure Preferred: Diploma/Certificate in Medical Assisting
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