Administrative Skills, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Bank, Blood Pressure, Centrifuge, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Dermatology, Detail Oriented, EMT-Paramedics, Electrocardiogram, English Language, FDA Requirements, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), ICH Regulations, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Records, Medications, Medicine, Multilingual, Multitasking, Neurology, Organizational Skills, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Follow-up, Phlebotomy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Spanish Language, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
Research Assistant - Phase 1 [EMT]
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Accel Research Sites - Decatur, GA
Reporting To: Benoit Tete
Description
Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Research Assistant - Phase 1 provides support to the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Site Manager, Principal and Sub Investigators, and other site staff in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs. The RA performs clinical, lab, and administrative tasks as needed for the successful operation of Phase 1 operations, and the clinical research site.
Key Responsibilities
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:
- 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
- Performs basic procedures per protocol, such as: medication management, blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, accountability of specimens, storing and shipping of lab specimens, and notification of courier for specimen pick-up
- Requests and tracks medical record requests
- 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 a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team, and model teamwork.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines.
- Performs all other duties as requested or assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications: A Medical Assistant diploma or CMA, LPN, LVN, or EMT credential AND 1+ years of clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as (blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.) and BLS / ACLS certification required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
- Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
- Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
- Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
- Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.