Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A.

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant

Reports to: Research Supervisor Department: Research

Classification: Full Time Hourly Effective Date: 07/31/2019

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SUMMARY:

Provides assistance in the collection and processing of research data, samples, and/or specimens in support of a specified medical research study or group of studies. May perform and record field interviews and/or routine clinical tests and procedures, in strict accordance with specified research and clinical protocol. May travel to various sites within a specified geographical area, as appropriate to the objectives of the study.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with subject recruitment, administration or informed consent and subject scheduling.
• Assists in the development of interview schedules; contacts potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone.
• Collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of research date, sample and/or specimens, following strict protocol and detailed instructions.
• Assists with routine data analysis and interpretation, as specifically assigned may utilize specializes analytical equipment and/ or instrumentation or specified statistical data analysis programs and software.
• Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity
• Collect health history and vital sign data and enter into electronic patient record accurately, thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Obtain pertinent labs, x-rays, other tests as needed by the provider to assist with patient care with promptness
• Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment, instrumentation, and/or facilities, specifically instructed.
• Scans exam room with scintillation probe to ensure its free of radiation
• Assis with processing of laboratory reports, to include clarifying lab orders made by the provider and forwarding results to patients in a timely fashion.
• Maintain timely communication with patients
• At the direction of the provider, assist in the provision of sample medication or prescriptions and the documentation of such
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Assist provider with Thyroid Biopsies, to include setting up of supplies, shipment of specimens and append the proper correspondence
• Order supplies for Thyroid biopsies to include alcohol filled specimen containers, slides, plastic slide transport containers, Pathology requisition slips and biohazard bags.
• Assist provider with entering patients data into Thyroid sonogram machine

Education:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

1-2 years experience

Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A.

Job Description

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to collect standard vital signs.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner, friendly tone and in intelligible speech at all times.
• Possess basic customer service skills and phone etiquette
• Possess basic typing/windows computers skills
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow scientific research protocol and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to understand and apply specified field and/or laboratory research procedures and protocols.
• Computer data entry skills.
• Skill in the use of computer spreadsheet and/or database applications in the compilation of research data.
• Ability to analyze valuates, verify, and edit research data.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times a MUST.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment
• Moderate physical activity. Required handling average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogen and will require OSHA training.

About Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A.:
The Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A. (DGD) offers the best in treatment for hormonal and metabolic disorders such as type 1 and 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, lipid disorders (high cholesterol), pituitary/adrenal gland problems, menstrual disorders and hirsutism. All our doctors are board-certified in Endocrinology & Metabolism, a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine. Our renowned clinic is located in the South Texas Medical Center. DGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do pre-employment drug screening and background verification checks. DGD offers competitive salary, PTO, holiday pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability benefits, life insurance and a 401(k) plan.