Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow. With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.

Responsibilities

• Patient Coordination:
  • Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP, under the direction of the CRC
  • Complete visit procedures as required by protocol, under the direction of the CRC
  • Collect, process and ship specimens as directed by protocol, under the direction of the CRC
  • Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials
  • Request study participant payments
  • Schedule visits with participants, contact with reminders
  • Request medical records of potential and current research participants
  • Complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc., under the direction of the CRC
• Absorb other responsibilities:
  • Assist with query resolution
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, emailing, etc.
  • Assist with maintaining all site logs
  • Assist with inventory and ordering equipment and supplies
  • Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients/participants, sponsor representatives, Investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management
  • Communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  • Participate in recruitment and pre-screening events (may be at another location)
  • Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other Care Access Research personnel

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and a high degree of professionalism with all types of people
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• A working knowledge of medical and research terminology
• A working knowledge of federal regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• Contribute to team and site goals
• High level of self-motivation and energy
• An optimistic, “can do” attitude

Skills

• Phlebotomy Experience and Proficiency Required
• Some Clinical Research experience preferred

Benefits

The expected pay range for this role is $19.00 - $33.00 USD per hour for full time team members.

Benefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees):

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match