Clinical Research Assistant / Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy experience required

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the basic screening of patients for study enrollment
• Assists with patient follow-up visits
• Documents in source clinic charts
• Enters data in EDC and answers queries
• Obtains vital signs and ECGs
• May perform blood draws
• Performs basic lab procedures per protocol, such as:
  • Blood specimen collection
  • Centrifuge operation
  • Storing and shipping of lab specimens
  • Accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up
• Requests and tracks medical record requests
• Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts, and with chart filing
• Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, and reschedules visits if needed
• Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner
• Assists the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines
• Performs all other duties as requested or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma
• 1 year of administrative/clinical experience
• 1 year or more of clinical research or clinical experience (preferred)
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus

Required Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities
• Professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
• High degree of integrity and dependability
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Supplemental insurances
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match