What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (4265) position at DM CLINICAL RESEARCH GROUP?
DM Clinical Research is looking to hire an Certified Medical Assistant to join our team and work as a Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for dispensing Investigational Products (IP) as part of clinical research trials.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Compound and dispense prescribed IP as needed by Sponsor approved protocol
- Measure vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight) and document medical histories.
- Collect blood (phlebotomy), urine, and other specimens for testing.
- Administer injections or vaccines, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
- Provide consultative support regarding the preparation and dosing of drugs
- Run routine tests like EKGs (electrocardiograms).
- Supervise and maintain records of all medications
- Perform regular audits on the clinical data to assess percent completeness and accuracy
- Ensure external sites’ regulatory documents and required site certifications are up to date
- Maintain documentation of IP accountability: receipt, dispensing, return to sponsor/destruction
- Ensure receipt and proper storage of IP and bioretention samples, including temperature reporting
- Interact with Principal Investigator, sponsor, study manager and other study coordinators to ensure all aspects of protocols and study requirements are understood.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Associates Degree required or 2 years of formal educational coursework
- Bachelor's degree, preferred
- Secondary or Foreign Medical Graduate, preferred
Experience:
- 2 years of Clinical Research experience, inclusive of in-clinic experience, required
- 1 year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience, Blinded or Unblinded, required
- 1 year utilizing CRIO, preferred
Credentials:
- LPN (Licensed Professional Nurse) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), preferred
- Pharmacy Technician Certification, preferred
- Completion of DMCR-required training, including GCP, OSHA and IATA
Knowledge and Skills:
- Computer proficiency, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite products.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time-management skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred