Medical Assistant Oncology Research
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant, you will perform medical assistant related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials. You will access, flush and de-access ports. You will perform peripheral and port lab draws. You will prepare patients for examination and assist physicians with procedures as needed. You will prepare and stock exam rooms, obtain vital signs and EKGs from pharmacokinetics (PK) patients, and perform buccal swabs on PK patients. You will ensure proper maintenance and handling of EKG machines and verify the correct study lab kit is prepped for PK patients. You will respond to queries generated from study sponsors or contract labs regarding patient/sample data, and maintain laboratory equipment and workspace. You will interface with P/SL and laboratory personnel regarding labs for research patients, and with Clinic Research Nurses to ensure correct lab kits are available for patient visits. You will order medical supplies, obtain radiology authorizations, and respond to emails daily. You will utilize the electronic medical record for documentation and assist other research personnel in the clinic when requested.
Requirements
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
- Skill in venipuncture and blood processing
- Skill in computer applications
- Skill in gathering and reporting information
- Medical Clinic or Clinical laboratory and phlebotomy or equivalent experience
- Current BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant training is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform medical assistant related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials.
- Access, flush and de-access ports.
- Perform peripheral and port lab draws.
- Prepare patient for examination.
- Assist physicians with procedures as needed.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms.
- Obtain vital signs and EKGs from pharmacokinetics (PK) patients.
- Perform buccal swabs on pharmacokinetics (PK) patients as needed.
- Ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKGs).
- Verify the correct study lab kit is prepped for the pharmacokinetic (PK) patients.
- Respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and workspace in all areas.
- Interface with P/SL and laboratory personnel regarding labs for research patients.
- Interface with the Clinic Research Nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patient visits.
- Order medical supplies as needed.
- Obtain radiology authorizations.
- Respond to emails daily.
- Utilize electronic medical record source for documentation.
- Assist other research personnel in the clinic when requested.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
