Clinical Research Assistant

Alcanza Clinical Research is a multi-site clinical research company conducting Phase I-IV studies across multiple therapeutic areas. The Clinical Research Assistant supports Clinical Research Coordinators, investigators, and site staff by performing clinical, laboratory, administrative, recruitment, and patient-support tasks in compliance with applicable regulations and study protocols.

Responsibilities

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

Preferred

1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience

Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency

Clinical Research Experience

English-Spanish Bilingual Proficiency

Benefits

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.

Company

Multi-specialty clinical research company conducting phase I-IV trials

Methuen, Massachusetts, USA

https://activmedresearch.com/

Founded in 1994

51-200 employees

Qualifications

A High School diploma

1 year of administrative / clinical experience

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

1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience

Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Applications, HIPAA Compliance

Preferred skills

Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency

Experience

1+ years