Medical Assistant for Clinical Research, On-Site

$35,300 - $72,500/Yr

IQVIA - Glendale, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Glendale, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This entry-level position in Glendale, Arizona, is designed for individuals looking to utilize their clinical skills in a dynamic environment focused on clinical research. The role provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary for growth within the Clinical Research Coordinator position or other exciting paths in the Clinical Research Industry. The individual will play a key role in assisting with the conduct of clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations governing clinical trials. This position emphasizes the importance of logical thinking, prioritization, adaptability to changing business conditions, and strong interpersonal and team-building skills. In this role, you will develop strong working relationships and maintain effective communication with study team members, investigators, and office staff, fostering a foundation of trust and respect between the clinic and the research office. Responsibilities include assisting with the screening, recruiting, and enrollment of research subjects, performing patient/research participant scheduling, collecting patient/research participant history, and managing data entry. You will coordinate follow-up care and laboratory procedures, adhere to an IRB-approved protocol, and assist in the informed consent process of research subjects, ensuring their safety throughout the study. Additionally, you will coordinate protocol-related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care while complying with Avacare and Sponsor policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. This position is ideal for those who are eager to learn and grow within the clinical research field, contributing to the advancement of healthcare and human health.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conduct of clinical trial activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Develop strong working relationships with study team members and investigators.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and enrollment of research subjects.
• Perform patient/research participant scheduling.
• Collect patient/research participant history.
• Manage data entry and management tasks.
• Coordinate follow-up care and laboratory procedures.
• Adhere to an IRB approved protocol.
• Assist in the informed consent process of research subjects.
• Support the safety of research subjects during the study.
• Coordinate protocol-related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care.
• Comply with Avacare and Sponsor policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.
• Clinical Skills preferred (phlebotomy, patient vitals, EKG).
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and clinical trial master filing systems.

Benefits

• Incentive plans and bonuses may be offered depending on the position.
• Range of health and welfare benefits available.