Clinical Research Medical Assistant (MA)

Headlands Research, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research team as a Medical Assistant in Riverside, CA. You'll support clinical trials and work in a patient-centered environment, contributing to groundbreaking medical research. This full-time position offers stable hours, no nights or holidays, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical office or clinical research setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trial operations and assist with patient visits.
• Perform vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collection.
• Collaborate with physicians and study coordinators.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Patient Service Skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant (MA) – Join a Leading Research Team!

Location: Riverside, CA | Site: Artemis Institute for Clinical Research | Full-Time

Are you a Medical Assistant looking to expand your clinical skills, grow your income potential, and make a real impact in medical research? Join our innovative, patient-centered team at Artemis Institute for Clinical Research in Riverside, where clinical excellence meets cutting-edge research. We’re seeking a Medical Assistant to support our physicians and clinical research staff in conducting high-quality outpatient clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas.

Why Join Us?

• • Be part of breakthrough science — contribute to clinical studies that shape the future of medicine.
  • Work in a supportive, team-based environment with experienced research professionals and physicians.
  • Grow your career and income potential in clinical research — great opportunity for Medical Assistants interested in transitioning into the research field.
  • Stable hours & outpatient setting — no nights, holidays, or inpatient shifts.

Details

• • Position Type — Full-time Employee
  • Pay Range — $23-27/hr *dependent upon relevant experience, certifications, and education.
  • Work Schedule — Mondays through Fridays, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trial operations by assisting with patient visits, documentation, and clinical tasks.
• Perform vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and phlebotomy as trained and certified.
• Prepare for and participate in patient visits, protocol procedures, and study drug compliance.
• Assist with informed consent processes and patient education.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, regulatory paperwork, and study logs.
• Collaborate with physicians, study coordinators, and sponsors to ensure protocol adherence.
• Participate in recruitment, chart reviews, and telephone screening of research subjects.
• Process lab specimens and prepare for shipment.
• Respond to sponsor and monitor queries in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Previous experience in a medical office, outpatient clinic, or clinical research setting
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

• Preferred:
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient service skills
• Current certification highly preferred from one of the following:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (AMT or AAH)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP)
  • Certified Medical Assistant Clinical (AMCA)
• Extremely well organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Trustworthy, reliable; attentive to details
• Mature and pleasant demeanor
• Willingness to learn new tasks and grow with the company

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