What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant position at careaccess?
About Care Access
Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly into communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.
With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.
To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
How This Role Makes a Difference
The Clinical Research Assistant is an entry level clinical position and is designed to fully integrate the individual in the Care Access Research process while learning the skills necessary to be a Clinical Research Coordinator. This position has potential growth and advancement within the Care Access Research organization.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Ability to understand and follow institutional SOPs
- Participate in recruitment and pre-screening events (may be at another location)
- Assist with preparation of outreach materials
- Identify potential participants by reviewing medical records, study charts and subject database
- Assist with recruitment of new participants by conducting phone screenings
- Request medical records of potential and current research participants
- Schedule visits with participants, contact with reminders
- Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP, under the direction of the CRC
- Complete visit procedures as required by protocol, under the direction of the CRC
- Collect, process and ship specimens as directed by protocol, under the direction of the CRC
- Record data legibly and enter in real time on paper or e-source documents
- Request study participant payments
- Update all applicable internal trackers and online recruitment systems
- Assist with query resolution
- Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, emailing, etc.
- Assist with maintaining all site logs
- Assist with inventory and ordering equipment and supplies
- Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
- Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other care Access Research personnel.
- Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients/participants, sponsor representatives, Investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management.
- Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
The Expertise Required
- Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and a high degree of professionalism with all types of people
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- A working knowledge of medical and research terminology
- A working knowledge of federal regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure
- Contribute to team and site goals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of self-motivation and energy
- An optimistic, “can do” attitude
- A minimum of 1-year recent working experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN, Clinical Research Assistant or Phlebotomist.
- Phlebotomy Experience and Proficiency Required
- Some Clinical Research experience preferred
- California based roles require National phlebotomy certification by an organization approved by the California Department of Public Health
- Louisiana based roles require National phlebotomy certification by an organization approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Washington based roles require National phlebotomy certification by an organization approved by the Washington State Department of Health
- Nevada based roles require Laboratory Assistant certification by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health
How We Work Together
- Location: This is an on-site position with regional commute requirements, located in Delray, FL
- Travel: Regularly planned travel within the region will be required as part of the role. Overnight travel will be minimal (<10%).
- Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
The expected salary range for this role is $19.00 - $38.00 USD per hour for full time team members.
Benefits & Perks (Full Time Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
- Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
Diversity & Inclusion
We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com
Salary : $19 - $38
