Certified Medical Assistant

Dm Clinical Research Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DM Clinical Research is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team as an Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator. You will dispense Investigational Products, measure vitals, collect samples, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.

You will run routine tests (EKG), maintain IP accountability, ensure regulatory documents are up to date, and collaborate with the Principal Investigator and sponsor to ensure protocol compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years of related coursework.
• 1+ year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience (blinded or unblinded).
• 2+ years of Clinical Research experience including in-clinic.
• LPN or CMA certification preferred; Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• DMCR-required training including GCP, OSHA, IATA.

Responsibilities

• Dispense Investigational Products (IP) per sponsor protocol.
• Measure vitals and document medical histories.
• Collect blood, urine and other specimens for testing.
• Administer injections or vaccines and monitor adverse reactions.
• Run routine tests like EKGs and supervise medication records.
• Maintain IP accountability and storage; audit data for accuracy.
• Ensure regulatory documents and site certifications are up to date.
• Interact with Principal Investigator, sponsor, study manager and coordinators to ensure protocol understanding.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish

CRIO familiarity

Education

Associate degree or 2 years of coursework

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Foreign Medical Graduate, preferred

LPN/CMA preferred

Pharmacy Technician Certification, preferred

Tools

CRIO

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Google Suite

Job description

DM Clinical Research is looking to hire an Certified Medical Assistant 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 protocolMeasure 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 drugsRun routine tests like EKGs (electrocardiograms).Supervise and maintain records of all medicationsPerform regular audits on the clinical data to assess percent completeness and accuracyEnsure external sites’ regulatory documents and required site certifications are up to dateMaintain documentation of IP accountability: receipt, dispensing, return to sponsor/destructionEnsure receipt and proper storage of IP and bioretention samples, including temperature reportingInteract with Principal Investigator, sponsor, study manager and other study coordinators to ensure all aspects of protocols and study requirements are understood.KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEEducation:Associates Degree required or 2 years of formal educational courseworkBachelor's degree, preferredSecondary or Foreign Medical Graduate, preferredExperience:2+ years of Clinical Research experience, inclusive of in-clinic experience, required1+ year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience, Blinded or Unblinded, required1+ year utilizing CRIO, preferredCredentials:LPN (Licensed Professional Nurse) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), preferredPharmacy Technician Certification, preferredCompletion of DMCR-required training, including GCP, OSHA and IATAKnowledge and Skills:Computer proficiency, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite products.Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbalExcellent time-management skillsBilingual (Spanish) preferred