Clinical Research Assistant - Mentored Path to CRC

Denali Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Denali Health’s Atlanta site is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support clinical studies and work alongside Clinical Research Coordinators and Investigators. You will manage patient visits, assist with data collection, and help ensure data accuracy as part of a career accelerator toward becoming a Clinical Research Coordinator.

Ideal candidates have CNAs, CMAs, or FMGs with a strong medical foundation and a willingness to train in regulatory requirements (GCP/FDA).

Qualifications

• CNA with phlebotomy skills.
• CMA/RMA certification.
• Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) seeking US clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient care & procedures: phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, anthropometrics for study participants.
• Data integrity: collect and enter source data into EDC with high accuracy.
• Lab management: process specimens and prepare for shipment per IATA guidelines.
• Subject recruitment: pre-screen potential patients by phone and review medical history.
• Administrative support: maintain study binders and assist with scheduling visits.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

ECGs

Data entry

EMR navigation

Bedside manner

Empathy

Attention to detail

Research ethics awareness

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)

Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Denali Health’s Atlanta site is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support clinical studies and work alongside Clinical Research Coordinators and Investigators. You will manage patient visits, assist with data collection, and help ensure data accuracy as part of a career accelerator toward becoming a Clinical Research Coordinator.

Ideal candidates have CNAs, CMAs, or FMGs with a strong medical foundation and a willingness to train in regulatory requirements (GCP/FDA).