Medical Assistant - Clinical Research (Day Shift)

Collaborative-Neuroscience-Research,-LL; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research in California is seeking a Medical Assistant for Clinical Research on the day shift. This on-site role supports Clinical Research Coordinators in protocol-specific goals, adhering to ICH, GCP, and site guidelines.

The work includes charting, visit preparation, and data entry. The successful candidate will hold a California Medical Assistant Certification, have strong computer skills, and demonstrate organization, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• California Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with electronic equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain patient charts for all studies.
• Prepare participant visits with all materials and ensure source documents are accurate.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies and materials.
• Enter data and resolve CRFs on sponsor timelines.
• Assist Coordinators with assessments and scheduling.
• Coordinate communications with participants, caregivers, vendors, and laboratories.
• Support scheduling, copying, and other clerical tasks.
• Assist with monitoring visits and daily study duties.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work calmly in emergencies

Interpersonal skills

Education

California Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Tools

Email

Computer

Fax machine

Copier

Job description

Medical Assistant - Clinical Research (Day Shift)

Job Category: Clinical Research Staff

Requisition Number: MEDIC004393

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : No

Description

About Us:

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Hourly Range: $20.00 - $23.00/hour (depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule: Full-Time (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) + Must be able to work rotating weekends as part of your normal schedule

Job Summary:

Provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators in the completion of protocol-specific study goals while observing strict adherence to ICH, GCP, protocol, and site guidelines and policies.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creating and maintaining patient charts for all assigned studies.
• Preparing participant visits based on CRCs schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits and other visit materials are available and accurate. Filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts.
• Maintaining inventory of study specific supplies including lab kits, assessments and participant facing materials.
• Timely completion of data entry and query resolution for all CRFs, based on sponsor specific timelines and deadlines established in contract or other communication.
• Assisting Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to, blood pressure, urine collection.
• Communicating with study participants, caregivers, third party vendors and laboratories as needed.
• Assisting Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks.
• Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits.
• Completion of daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• California Medical Assistant Certification (Required)
• Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment (i.e., e-mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.).
• Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Strong personal initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Office environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.

Travel Required

No .

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