Medical Assistant - Clinical Research (Day Shift)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators in completing protocol-specific study goals while adhering to ICH, GCP, study protocols, and site guidelines and policies. The role supports clinical trial operations through patient-chart preparation and maintenance, visit preparation, documentation, supply inventory, data entry, participant assessments, communications, scheduling, and monitoring-visit support. The position is full-time, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and requires working rotating weekends as part of the normal schedule. The work takes place in an indoor office environment. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking, with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Reporting to work as scheduled is essential.
Requirements
- California Medical Assistant Certification.
- Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
- Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment, including email, computers, fax machines, and copiers.
- Organization and record-maintenance skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
- Strong personal initiative and attention to detail.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and verbally.
- Ability to work rotating weekends as part of the normal schedule.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of sitting, typing, standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to report to work as scheduled.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain patient charts for assigned studies.
- Prepare participant visits according to the Clinical Research Coordinator’s schedule, ensuring source documents, assessments, lab kits, and other visit materials are available and accurate.
- File laboratory results, EKG results, and other communications in designated patient charts.
- Maintain inventory of study-specific supplies, including lab kits, assessments, and participant-facing materials.
- Complete data entry and resolve queries for all CRFs within sponsor-specific timelines and deadlines established in contracts or other communications.
- Assist Coordinators with assessments, including blood pressure measurement and urine collection.
- Communicate with study participants, caregivers, third-party vendors, and laboratories as needed.
- Assist Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks.
- Assist Coordinators in facilitating study monitoring visits.
- Complete daily responsibilities delegated by the CRC relating to studies or participants.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
