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Alcanza Clinical Research
Clinical Research Assistant / Medical Assistant
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A Clinical Research Associate is responsible for running clinical trials, usually for an organization undertaking pharmacological drug testing. Will ensure that trials adhere to good clinical practice guidelines for monitoring clinical trials.
$99,134 / year median in Florida
-2% projected decline
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Essential Job Duties:
In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, assists with the execution of assigned studies, and support functions as needed. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:- Under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators, assists the CRCs and other site staff in their responsibilities by conducting the following according to study protocol:
- Assists with the basic screening of patients for study enrollment;
- Assists with patient follow-up visits;
- Documents in source clinic charts;
- Enters data in EDC and answers queries;
- Obtains vital signs and ECGs;
- May perform blood draws;
- Perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up;
- Request and track medical record requests;
- Enters data in EDC and answers queries;
- Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts, and with chart filing; and
- Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, and reschedules visits if needed;
- Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner.
- Assists the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed;
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines; and
- Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.