US Dermatology Partners Hiring for Clinical Research Assistant Job at Lees Summit, MO Full Time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of a physician, the Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting the clinical trial coordinators, physicians, and other relevant departments in conducting clinical trials. The Clinical Research Assistant may also coordinate minimal risk trials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists coordinators with patient visits including scheduling/tracking, data acquisition/data entry, procedures such as biopsies, administration of photodynamic therapy, adhesive lesional stripping, and related tasks.
• Assists with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol
• Assists physicians with patient care and treatment assisting with instruments, injections, and suture removal
• Collects EKGs and vital signs
• Assists clinical trials coordinator and principal investigator with initiation and maintenance of study protocols
• Assists with study visits per study protocol, inclusive of source document and case report form completion and submission
• Performs laboratory duties and functions related to study protocols.
• Ensured clinical trial files are documented in accordance with company standard operating procedures, study protocol and Good Clinical Practice.
• Reviews exclusion/inclusion criteria with the Principal Investigator or Lead Coordinator to ensure subject eligibility
• Process blood, urine, and biopsy samples in accordance with study protocols and IATA/ OSHA standards
• Stocks and organizes medical supplies in exam rooms as needed. Notify appropriate personnel when supplies are needed
• Screen potential research participants and clinical patients for enrollment
• Working knowledge, at minimum, of all applicable protocols. Some team members may be assigned as the primary coordinator for a specific protocol, and should therefore have in-depth knowledge of that protocol
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

Experience Requirements:

• 4 years / Bachelor’s Degree, includes but not limited to life sciences or social sciences
• Medical assistant or equivalent clinical experience; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, preferred
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Meticulously detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Organizational skills to support accurate record-keeping
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions
• Interpersonal skills to work as a team with patients and outside parties
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with proper grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Mathematical and analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
• Basic to intermediate computer operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations such as ICH GCP, IATA; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines