Clinical Research Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One year of medical experience in a medical practice setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of healthcare insurance verification and pre-authorization process
• Clinical administration skills
• Electronic Medical Records Experience
• Knowledge of medical billing or willingness to learn
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Communication with patients weekly on status of approval for treatments
• Assists with the coordination of procedures and medical clearance for treatments and communicates the scheduling with the patients
• Chart preparation and educational preparation as needed
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies
• Phone Triage: Answers phones, forward call to appropriate nurse or physician
• Schedule f/u appointments for patients within the research department
• Documentation of phone calls with patients and outcome
• Supports with complex papers and reports and helps in preparation of research grant proposals
• Attends required meetings
• Participates in professional development activities
• Initiates and willingly accepts special projects as needed
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• HSA / FSA
• 401(k) matching
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)