What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Biopharma Informatic?
Biopharma Informatic (MCALLEN, TX OFFICE) is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) who will join our staff and participate in clinical research studies, including:
- Clinical Trials: PAs can help design, conduct, and monitor clinical trials, ensuring they adhere to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Observational Studies: In these studies, PAs collect and analyze data from patient observations to identify trends and outcomes.
Responsibilities in Research Settings
The specific roles of PAs in clinical research can vary, but their responsibilities often include:
- Patient Recruitment: Identifying and enrolling eligible patients for research studies.
- Data Collection: Gathering accurate and comprehensive data from patient interactions, medical records, and laboratory results.
- Patient Monitoring: Ensuring patient safety and adherence to study protocols throughout the research process.
- Data Analysis: Assisting in the interpretation of research data to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Ethical Compliance: Ensuring that research studies comply with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Leading and Partnership with Clinical Research Team: Reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of GCP, study recruitment, visits, data management, and overall conduct of personnel and processes.
Benefits of PA Involvement in Research
The involvement of physician assistants in clinical research offers several benefits:
- Improved Patient Care: PAs bring a patient-centered approach to research, focusing on the well-being and safety of participants.
- Enhanced Data Accuracy: Their clinical expertise ensures accurate data collection and interpretation.
- Increased Efficiency: PAs can streamline research processes, reducing the time and resources needed to conduct studies.
- Broader Perspectives: The diverse backgrounds of PAs contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of research outcomes.
Skills and Qualifications PA-Clinical Research
The Physician Assistant--Clinical Research should hold a Physician Assistant—Certified (PA-C) from an accredited PA program and have an interest in research.
Essential Skills
- Clinical Experience: A strong foundation in clinical practice is essential for understanding research contexts and patient care—minimum 1-3 years.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in data collection and documentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication with research teams, patients, and regulatory bodies.