Clinical Research Assistant / Medical Assistant

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kansas City Research Institute

Reporting To: Taleah Brown

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators, assists the CRCs and other site staff in their responsibilities by conducting the following according to study protocol: 
  • 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;
  • Perform 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;  
  • Request and track medical record requests; 
  • Enters data in EDC and answers queries; 
  • Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts, and with chart filing; and 
  • 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; and 
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
• Must possess 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.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a 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

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire. 
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.