Clinical Research Medical Assistant (Phlebotomy) – Cancer Center

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for the Clinical Research Management Office at the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role supports clinical trials’ integrity and compliance under IRB approvals and UMB policies, following training in research compliance.

As primary interface for cancer patients enrolled in studies, you will collaborate with the research team, principal investigators, treating physicians, and hospital staff, helping

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Additional related experience and formal education may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits equaling one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine office testing such as blood pressure, vision, hearing, urinalysis, ECG, rapid strep, dextrostix, and hematocrit.
• Process samples collected using centrifuge according to research protocol.
• Store or ship samples according to research protocol.
• Complete freezer defrosts periodically with accountability of all specimens stored in the freezer.
• Transmit ECG information according to research protocol.
• Work as part of a dynamic team to ensure all protocol procedures are completed with no deviations.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas including supplies; sterilize instruments and assemble research kits.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting and directing clients, scheduling and monitoring appointments, obtaining and processing information.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for the Clinical Research Management Office at the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role supports clinical trials’ integrity and compliance under IRB approvals and UMB policies, following training in research compliance.

As primary interface for cancer patients enrolled in studies, you will collaborate with the research team, principal investigators, treating physicians, and hospital staff, helping