Clinical Research Assistant - Bon Secours Oncology Associates at St. Francis Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Midlothian, VA

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant supports site leadership, research nurses, research associates, lab staff, investigators/sub-investigators, and other research team members with any research-related tasks assigned within the scope of a CMA - see below outline: Essential Job Functions Direct Patient Care: Room patients, clean and turn over exam rooms, perform EKGs Lab: perform phlebotomy, process/package/ship labs; manage lab kit inventory (order, receive, stock, track and dispose of expired kits), follow the most current lab protocols for each study, pull lab kits and prepare for visits; update lab flow sheets; obtain provider signatures on lab results and file into patient charts; ensure lab meets all regulations and standards (ie, TJC, OSHA, CMS); check research calendar daily for updates to visits and kits needed; gain access to lab sites for all studies Administrative: Assist with completion of source documents; train in new protocols and protocol amendments for all of the clinical trials; participate in site initiation visits, monitoring and auditing visits; participate in research team meetings, assist with regulatory documentation; schedule appointments and procedures and make reminder calls; send procedure orders to affiliated groups Data Management: Enter data into Clinical Trials Management System, Electronic Data Capture Systems, Outlook calendar, lab sites, regulatory system, Epic, and other systems as needed in order to carry out assigned tasks; send imaging to central data collection centers; partner with sub-investigators (i.e., Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician Assistants) to consent or reconsent patients enrolled in observational studies. Coordinate with Lab, Infusion Center, Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacy and other departments / groups / facilities as needed. Support the Research team with other clinical and administrative tasks as needed This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant; National HealthCareer Association (required)
• CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; American Heart Association (required)
• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting or an Associate of Applied Science in Health Science with a specialty in Medical Assisting (required)
• 2 years’ experience performing clinical responsibilities in an ambulatory or acute care setting (required)

Nice To Haves

• CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician; National Healthcare Certification Organization (preferred)
• Recent within 1 year experience in phlebotomy and lab processing (preferred)
• Clinical research experience (preferred)
• Experience in learning and following clinical protocols (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Records (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Room patients, clean and turn over exam rooms, perform EKGs
• Perform phlebotomy, process/package/ship labs; manage lab kit inventory (order, receive, stock, track and dispose of expired kits), follow the most current lab protocols for each study, pull lab kits and prepare for visits; update lab flow sheets; obtain provider signatures on lab results and file into patient charts; ensure lab meets all regulations and standards (ie, TJC, OSHA, CMS); check research calendar daily for updates to visits and kits needed; gain access to lab sites for all studies
• Assist with completion of source documents; train in new protocols and protocol amendments for all of the clinical trials; participate in site initiation visits, monitoring and auditing visits; participate in research team meetings, assist with regulatory documentation; schedule appointments and procedures and make reminder calls; send procedure orders to affiliated groups
• Enter data into Clinical Trials Management System, Electronic Data Capture Systems, Outlook calendar, lab sites, regulatory system, Epic, and other systems as needed in order to carry out assigned tasks; send imaging to central data collection centers; partner with sub-investigators (i.e., Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician Assistants) to consent or reconsent patients enrolled in observational studies.
• Coordinate with Lab, Infusion Center, Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacy and other departments / groups / facilities as needed.
• Support the Research team with other clinical and administrative tasks as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees