Medical Assistant

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to support overnight clinical research studies in a modern, leading-edge clinical research center. As an Overnight PRN Medical Assistant or EMT, you will help monitor study participants, support research protocols, and assist with basic specimen collection and documentation. You will work as part of a collaborative care team that includes clinical staff and a PRN RN, contributing to studies that support the development of promising new treatments.

Responsibilities

• Arrive for overnight PRN shifts in the evening to relieve permanent clinical staff and provide continuous support throughout the night.
• Monitor pediatric and adult study participants during overnight clinical research studies, ensuring comfort, safety, and adherence to study protocols.
• Perform basic patient care activities within the scope of a Medical Assistant or EMT, as directed by clinical staff and research protocols.
• Collect urine and fecal specimens from study participants according to established procedures and protocol requirements.
• Document observations, patient interactions, and study-related information accurately and in a timely manner in the appropriate records or systems.
• Collaborate closely with the PRN RN and other clinical team members to support the execution of overnight study protocols.
• Follow all clinical research center policies and procedures related to patient care, specimen handling, and data integrity.
• Support a calm, professional environment for participants and their families, including pediatric participants whose parents may be present during the study.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and privacy standards while working in the clinical research setting.
• Assist with general workflow and tasks needed to ensure smooth operation of overnight clinical trials.

Skills

Essential Skills:

• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Work history in healthcare with experience providing direct patient care.
• Ability to work overnight