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 patient for examination. You will assist physicians with procedures as needed. You will prepare and stock exam rooms. You will obtain vital signs and EKGs from pharmacokinetics (PK) patients. You will perform buccal swabs on pharmacokinetics (PK) patients as needed. You will ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKGs) You will verify the correct study lab kit is prepped for the pharmacokinetic (PK) patients with long days and new starts every morning prior to patient arriving. You will respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data. You will maintain laboratory equipment and workspace in all areas. You will interface with P/SL and laboratory personnel regarding labs for research patients. You will interface with the Clinic Research Nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patient visits. You will order medical supplies as needed. You will obtain radiology authorizations. You will respond to emails daily. You will utilize electronic medical record source for documentation. You will 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 with long days and new starts every morning prior to patient arriving.
- 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
