Certified Medical Assistant (4063)

DM CLINICAL RESEARCH GROUP•Irving, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DM Clinical Research is looking to hire an Certified Medical Assistant to join our team and work as a Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for dispensing Investigational Products (IP) as part of clinical research trials.

Requirements

Associates Degree required or 2 years of formal educational coursework
2+ years of Clinical Research experience, inclusive of in-clinic experience, required
1+ year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience, Blinded or Unblinded, required
Computer proficiency, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite products.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
Excellent time-management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferred
Secondary or Foreign Medical Graduate, preferred
1+ year utilizing CRIO, preferred
LPN (Licensed Professional Nurse) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), preferred
Pharmacy Technician Certification, preferred
Completion of DMCR-required training, including GCP, OSHA and IATA
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Compound and dispense prescribed IP as needed by Sponsor approved protocol
Measure vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight) and document medical histories.
Collect blood (phlebotomy), urine, and other specimens for testing.
Administer injections or vaccines, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Provide consultative support regarding the preparation and dosing of drugs
Run routine tests like EKGs (electrocardiograms).
Supervise and maintain records of all medications
Perform regular audits on the clinical data to assess percent completeness and accuracy
Ensure external sites’ regulatory documents and required site certifications are up to date
Maintain documentation of IP accountability: receipt, dispensing, return to sponsor/destruction
Ensure receipt and proper storage of IP and bioretention samples, including temperature reporting
Interact with Principal Investigator, sponsor, study manager and other study coordinators to ensure all aspects of protocols and study requirements are understood.