Medical Assistant - Clinical Research (Night Shift)

CenExel; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Anaheim, CA site. The role provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators, with responsibilities including patient charting, preparing visits, inventory management, data entry, and daily clerical duties.

The position requires California Medical Assistant Certification and strong computer and communication skills. The schedule is full-time (11:00 pm - 7:30 am) with weekend work; indoor office setting; training may start on an AM shift for

Qualifications

• California Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office equipment.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate patient charts and records.
• Clear oral and written communication; teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain patient charts for all studies.
• Prepare participant visits based on CRC schedule and ensure materials are ready.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies and lab kits.
• Enter data and resolve queries for CRFs within timelines.
• Assist coordinators with assessments and scheduling tasks.
• Communicate with participants, caregivers, vendors and laboratories as needed.
• Support CRCs in monitoring visits and daily tasks.

Skills

Computer skills

Organization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpreting guidelines

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

California Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic equipment

Job 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.

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 - $21.50/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential after 90 days (depending on education, experience, and skillset)
Schedule: Full-Time (11:00 pm - 7:30 am) + Must be able to work weekends as part of your normal schedule

• Must be able to work an AM shift for the first 2-3 weeks for training.

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.