What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Denali Health?
Denali Health offers a path for candidates to break into clinical research, with no prior experience required. Just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
Why does this Role matter?
Every visit you run keeps a study safe, compliant, and on schedule. Your work turns complex protocols into steady, compassionate care. When you draw a tube, run an ECG, or log a result, a therapy moves one step closer to people who need it.
About Denali
Denali Health is a fast-growing integrated site organization focused on getting therapies to market faster. We seek to foster a culture of trust and talent to deliver industry-leading results for the trials we work on.
What will you do?
- Guide participants through visits with warmth; set expectations and reduce anxiety.Captu
- re accurate vitals and perform height/weight, ECG/EKG, and spirometry using site devices.Draw
- and process specimens: label, centrifuge, aliquot, package, and ship per IATA/CLIA and site SOPs.Docum
- ent cleanly in source/eSource; enter data into eCRFs per protocol and ICH-GCP.Own t
- he room: stock supplies, maintain calibration and temperature logs, and keep spaces patient-ready.Coord
- inate the day: schedule/confirm visits; partner with CRCs, PIs, sponsors, and labs to keep timelines tight.Prote
- ct safety: spot and escalate AEs/SAEs promptly; support monitor visits and audits.Suppo
- rt consent: help ensure participants are informed and comfortable (no consent authority required).
- Clinically Versed: confident venipuncture, ECG/EKG; end-to-end specimen processing.
- Work ethic: on time, steady under pressure; take pride in your work
- Ownership: keep the schedule moving, close loops, and jump in wherever the visit needs you.
- Coachable: ask, listen, apply; take feedback and turn it into habit fast.
- Growth-oriented: hungry to learn new devices/eClinical tools and progress to CRC in 12–18 months.
- Detail-Oriented: able to ensure proficiency in details, big and small.
- Medical Assistant diploma/certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA) or equivalent training.
- 1 year as an MA (externship counts); confident venipuncture and specimen handling.
- Strong technology proficiency
- Exposure to clinical research (eSource/eCRF, Medidata Rave or REDCap).
- Familiarity with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and CLIA.
- Bilingual (especially Spanish/English).
- 30-60-90 day onboarding with hands-on checklists and frequent feedback.Paid
- ICH-GCP training/renewals and device competency sign-offs.Mento
- rship from senior CRCs and the PI; shadowing on complex visits.Clear
- ladder: MA → Junior CRC in ~12–18 months, with milestone reviews and pay steps.
You Are a Good Fit if You Are:
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How we’ll support your growth
If you are interested, please email your CV to hr@denali-health.com with a cover letter on how you might excel in this position.