Clinical Research Assistant - Bon Secours Oncology Associates at St. Francis Medical Center

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Research Assistant supports site leadership, research nurses, research associates, lab staff, investigators/sub-investigators, and other research team members with any research-related tasks assigned within the scope of a CMA - see below outline:

Essential Job Functions

• Direct Patient Care: Room patients, clean and turn over exam rooms, perform EKGs
• Lab: perform phlebotomy, process/package/ship labs; manage lab kit inventory (order, receive, stock, track and dispose of expired kits), follow the most current lab protocols for each study, pull lab kits and prepare for visits; update lab flow sheets; obtain provider signatures on lab results and file into patient charts; ensure lab meets all regulations and standards (ie, TJC, OSHA, CMS); check research calendar daily for updates to visits and kits needed; gain access to lab sites for all studies
• Administrative: Assist with completion of source documents; train in new protocols and protocol amendments for all of the clinical trials; participate in site initiation visits, monitoring and auditing visits; participate in research team meetings, assist with regulatory documentation; schedule appointments and procedures and make reminder calls; send procedure orders to affiliated groups
• Data Management: Enter data into Clinical Trials Management System, Electronic Data Capture Systems, Outlook calendar, lab sites, regulatory system, Epic, and other systems as needed in order to carry out assigned tasks; send imaging to central data collection centers; partner with sub-investigators (i.e., Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician Assistants) to consent or reconsent patients enrolled in observational studies.
• Coordinate with Lab, Infusion Center, Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacy and other departments / groups / facilities as needed.
• Support the Research team with other clinical and administrative tasks as needed

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified Medical Assistant; National HealthCareer Association (required)

CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; American Heart Association (required)

CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician; National Healthcare Certification Organization (preferred)

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting or an Associate of Applied Science in Health Science with a specialty in Medical Assisting (required)

Work Experience

2 years’ experience performing clinical responsibilities in an ambulatory or acute care setting (required)

Recent within 1 year experience in phlebotomy and lab processing (preferred)

Clinical research experience (preferred)

Experience in learning and following clinical protocols (preferred) 

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Records (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

 Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.