Clinical Research Medical Assistant PRN - Research Administration

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

2d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Clinical Research Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of participants through the Clinical Translational and Science Unit by assisting with document management, protocol related clinical assessments of research participants, laboratory functions and assisting in tasks related to the operations of the research clinic.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Excellent bedside manner when dealing with study participants.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot skills

Nice To Haves

• IV Certification
• Phlebotomy experience.
• CITI training

Responsibilities

• Training, mentorship for team members and study teams.
• Assigned unit administrative support (inventory, ordering, billing, scheduling).
• Assist Principal Investigators, physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations within competency requirements.
• Plan, provide, and document professional medical assistant care for participants in accordance with study protocols, flow sheets, Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), scope of practice and other state and local regulations as applicable.
• Ensure data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and participant research records.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock assigned areas and monitor levels of supplies.
• Check and complete required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, and other required checks.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection, lab processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in study protocols and within KUMC policy.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight and ECG’s.
• Ensure all required consent forms are obtained prior to any research activities.
• Support and encourage a cooperative work environment.
• Engage with customers in a professional manner ensuring that customers (participants, study teams, visitors, etc.) are satisfied with services provided.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
• https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees