Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Title : Medical Assistant

Reports to : Associate Director Clinical Operations

Full-time

Location : Secaucus, NJ

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO / Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics / pharmacodynamics (PK / PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

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Job Summary

Responsible for working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigators; Associate Director Clinical Operations; and Clinical Research Coordinators to perform study procedures required in clinical studies conducted on behalf of sponsors at the Frontage Clinical Services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

of Time

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform study procedures (e.g., venipunctures, obtain and process biological specimen samples, vital signs, safety assessments, etc.) as required by study protocol under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigators.

Develop a high level of familiarity and knowledge of the study protocol and flow chart of study procedures. Develop a strategy for implementing study procedures in compliance with study protocols.

Develops proficiency in the use of in-house eSource system (Clinspark)

Assist Clinical Research Coordinators in any task as needed including, labeling, taping (e.g., sample collection and transfer tubes, safety labs, urine cups, etc.) and record and transcribing study data in the source documents.

Maintains an up-to-date training record for SOP's and study conduct.

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Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications

Educational / Training Requirement : Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Experience : 1 year experience in a related medical position, certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred.

Licenses / Certifications (if applicable) :

• Certified Medical Assistant

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :

Supervisory Responsibility

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Travel Requirements

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and work environment CHECKLIST

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. These may include lifting, pushing, climbing, degree of eyestrain, sitting for extended periods of time, prolonged standing, etc. Frequency refers to the amount of time one is engaged in the activity; please estimate time by checking the appropriate boxes.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand

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Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

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Weight

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Lifting

Up to 10 pounds

Carrying

Up to 10 pounds

Pushing

Up to 10 pounds

Pulling

Up to 10 pounds

Climbing or balancing

Stooping, kneeling, crouching

or crawling

Reaching with hands / arms

Using hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel

Talking

Hearing

Tasting or smelling

Repetitive motions

Seeing

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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special vision requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The position requires work at irregular hours, e.g., overnights, alternating shifts, and weekends.

Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids

Potential for exposure to radiation for radiolabel study

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the Company's discretion. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability Learn More