Clinical Research Assistant (103855)

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners is seeking a dedicated clinical research support assistant in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on assisting coordinators with scheduling, data entry, and procedures such as biopsies and photodynamic therapy, while ensuring data integrity and protocol compliance.

You will help physicians with patient care, administer injections, collect EKGs and vital signs, and assist with study initiation and maintenance. A medical assistant background is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree or related clinical experience as stated; life sciences preferred.
• Medical assistant or equivalent clinical experience required or preferred.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordinators with scheduling, data entry, and procedures such as biopsies and photodynamic therapy.
• Verify data quality and ensure adherence to study protocol and GCP.
• Support physicians with patient care, instrument use, injections, and sutures.
• Collect EKGs and vital signs as part of visits.
• Support initiation and maintenance of study protocols and CRFs.
• Process blood, urine, and biopsy samples per protocol; ensure proper labeling.
• Maintain study files per SOP and regulatory requirements.
• Screen potential research participants for enrollment; ensure eligibility criteria.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Medical assistant or equivalent clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix-7th - Phoenix, AZ 85006

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

• Assists coordinators with patient visits including scheduling/tracking, data acquisition/data entry, procedures such as biopsies, administration of photodynamic therapy, adhesive lesional stripping, and related tasks.
• Assists with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol
• Assists physicians with patient care and treatment assisting with instruments, injections, and suture removal
• Collects EKGs and vital signs
• Assists clinical trials coordinator and principal investigator with initiation and maintenance of study protocols
• Assists with study visits per study protocol, inclusive of source document and case report form completion and submission
• Performs laboratory duties and functions related to study protocols.
• Ensured clinical trial files are documented in accordance with company standard operating procedures, study protocol and Good Clinical Practice.
• Reviews exclusion/inclusion criteria with the Principal Investigator or Lead Coordinator to ensure subject eligibility
• Process blood, urine, and biopsy samples in accordance with study protocols and IATA/ OSHA standards
• Stocks and organizes medical supplies in exam rooms as needed. Notify appropriate personnel when supplies are needed
• Screen potential research participants and clinical patients for enrollment
• Working knowledge, at minimum, of all applicable protocols. Some team members may be assigned as the primary coordinator for a specific protocol, and should therefore have in-depth knowledge of that protocol
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

QualificationsExperience Requirements

• 4 years / Bachelor’s Degree, includes but not limited to life sciences or social sciences
• Medical assistant or equivalent clinical experience; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Meticulously detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Organizational skills to support accurate record-keeping
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions
• Interpersonal skills to work as a team with patients and outside parties
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with proper grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Mathematical and analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solvingBasic to intermediate computer operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations such as ICH GCP, IATA; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.