Clinical Research Medical Assistant - Research Administration

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of participants through the Clinical Translational and Science Unit by assisting with document management, protocol‐related clinical assessments of research participants, laboratory functions, and assisting in tasks related to the operations of the research clinic.

• Training, mentorship for team members and study teams.
• Assigned unit administrative support (inventory, ordering, billing, scheduling).
• Assist Principal Investigators, physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations within competency requirements.
• Plan, provide, and document professional medical assistant care for participants in accordance with study protocols, flow sheets, Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), scope of practice, and other state and local regulations as applicable.
• Ensure data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and participant research records.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock assigned areas and monitor levels of supplies.
• Check and complete required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, and other required checks.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection, lab processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in study protocols and within KUMC policy.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight, and ECG.
• Ensure all required consent forms are obtained prior to any research activities.
• Support and encourage a cooperative work environment.
• Engage with customers in a professional manner ensuring that participants, study teams, visitors, etc. are satisfied with services provided.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certifications/Licenses:

• IV Certification

Work Experience:

• Phlebotomy experience
• CITI training

Skills:

• Excellent bedside manner when dealing with study participants
• Problem solve and troubleshoot skills

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.

A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403(b)) are available.

Regular

Part time

Hourly

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

$21.97 – $30.76 (Minimum $21.97, Midpoint $26.37, Maximum $30.76)

To learn more and apply online, please visit the KU Medical Center website or return to careers.kumc.edu and search for position number JR008794. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or other sites will not be reviewed or considered.

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