Clinic Research Assistant (Must reside in the Albuquerque, NM area)

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Research Assistant assists the research nurse or coordinator in conducting clinical trials. The role collects, processes, stores, and handles clinical specimens; schedules study patients for follow-up; and collects, records, and files clinical data. The position is based at PMG - Kaseman in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and works day shifts. Applicants must reside in the Albuquerque area.

The assistant supports clinical studies by maintaining organized study documentation and records, retrieving medical records, collecting clinical data and specimens, entering information into sponsor portals, coordinating appointments, and supporting long-term follow-up. The role also handles study records for physicians, research nurses, and study monitors, and triages research-related phone calls.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a multi-specialty medical group. The organization states that it is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves. Benefits-eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, and the company offers an employee wellness rewards program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of research experience, or experience as a Medical Assistant (preferably certified) or Laboratory Technician with at least six months of clinical experience.
• Must reside in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical research or healthcare administrative experience.
• Experience maintaining regulatory documentation, study files, and records.
• Proficiency with Epic and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work independently.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately file and store study documents in an organized system, in a timely and efficient manner and according to study submission requirements.
• Document information on case report forms.
• Retrieve electronic and/or paper medical records.
• Collect clinical data such as vital signs, EKG recordings, and weights, as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy as directed by the study plan and transport specimens to the laboratory.
• Enter data accurately in sponsor portals.
• Maintain accurate files and organized records for sponsor audits.
• Collect, process, store, and ship blood and tissue specimens as required by the study.
• Collect source documents.
• File and retrieve study records as needed by physicians, research nurses, and study monitors.
• Schedule study appointments for patients.
• Triage research-related phone calls to the appropriate source.
• Conduct long-term follow-up.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for benefits-eligible employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• Other optional voluntary benefits.
• Employee Wellness rewards program with opportunities to earn gift cards by participating in wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED