About this role
DM Clinical Research is looking to hire a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) 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 MA - C (Medical Assistant- Certified), preferred
- Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist, 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