Medical Assistant - Clinical Research

About Us

CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well-respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early-phase trials, and all our sites have inpatient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full-time employees after 30 days of employment, including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining patient charts for all assigned studies.
• Preparing participant visits based on CRCs schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits and other visit materials are available and accurate.
• Filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts.
• Maintaining inventory of study specific supplies including lab kits, assessments and participant facing materials.
• Timely completion of data entry and query resolution for all CRFs, based on sponsor specific timelines and deadlines established in contract or other communication.
• Aiding Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to, blood pressure, urine collection.
• Communicating with study participants, caregivers, third party vendors and laboratories as needed.
• Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits.
• Completing daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants.
• Assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification or Certified Phlebotomy Tech.
• Medical Assistant training with a Bachelor's Degree or Foreign MD.
• Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment (i.e., e-mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.).
• Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Strong personal initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally.

Working Conditions

Indoor, Office environment. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.