Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

The Clinical Research Assistant will provide support for the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator(s) to streamline clinical trial conduct, ensuring quality data and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes accurate and complete data entry into case report forms or pre-established computer programmed formats, ensuring appropriate source documentation.
• Transfers data from paper formats via computer, recorders, or scanners.
• Screens patient records, EMR, and physician referral summaries for identification of prospective candidates for research protocols.
• Assists with patient recruitment.
• Coordinates the collection of data according to the research protocol, operations manual, and case report form guidelines within budgetary guidelines.
• Draws, prepares, and ships laboratory samples for clinical trials.
• Performs EKGs and other procedures as directed by study protocol and delegated by Principal Investigator.
• Files various paperwork and organizes spreadsheets with large numbers.
• Maintains and updates site demographics on computer database; logs forms received and files as appropriate; prepares reports from database.
• Communicates and coordinates with other study personnel, including data entry, randomization, pharmacy, laboratories, study sponsors, and others for study implementation and problem resolution.
• Attends routine meetings and other meetings related to clinical research; stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior clinical research experience is preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Medical terminology is a plus.
• Computer knowledge required; electronic medical records (EMR) experience highly preferred.
• Administrative skills, especially the ability to precisely record important data.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attentiveness to detail and keen observation.
• Capacity to manage and coordinate several stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.

Work Environment

This position reports to the office Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM or any designated hours to support business needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Benefits

• 401K
• Full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits