MA Medical Assistant Cardiology Research

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Research Assistant independently manages the lab process for approximately 20 ongoing clinical trials with approximately 100 enrolled research participants. They are responsible for tracking milestones, redacting, and uploading documents for observational studies, data entry in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS), Florence e-Regulatory system, and in Epic.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in site pre-qualification, initiation, and interim monitoring visits.
• Ensures the most current lab protocol and correct kit are being used at each visit.
• Inventories lab kits, ordering, and properly disposing of lab kits, as well as preparing lab kits
• Performs phlebotomy, processes packages, and ships labs to the central lab associated.
• Maintains the lab in keeping with regulatory oversight bodies (ie e.g., Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)).
• Updates lab flow sheets with changes.
• Partners with sub-investigators (i.e., Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician’s Assistants) to consent or reconsent patients enrolled in observational studies.
• Assist with participant scheduling and other tasks in support of the clinical research operation
• Coordinates with Lab, Infusion Center, Pathology.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (required)

CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (required)

Hazardous Waste Management Certificate (preferred)

CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (preferred)

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting or an Associate of Applied Science in Health Science with a specialty in Medical Assisting (required)

Work Experience

2 years’ experience performing clinical responsibilities in an ambulatory or acute care setting (required)

Recent within 1 year experience in phlebotomy and lab processing (preferred)

Clinical research experience (preferred)

Experience in learning and following clinical protocols (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Records (preferred)

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Perform phlebotomy

Operating lab equipment

Centrifuge

Refrigerating centrifuge

Monitor patient condition during blood draws

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Data Entry (timely, accurate)

Scheduling

Follow lab protocols

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with patients

Teamwork

Active listening

Relationship building

Phlebotomy

Research

Clinicals

Inventory

Hazardous waste disposal

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com