Clinical Research Assistant
ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC.
Summary
The Research Assistant (RA) provides support to the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Site Manager, Principal and Sub Investigators, and other site staff in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs. The RA performs clinical, lab, and administrative tasks as needed for the successful operation of the clinical research site.
Job description
Essential Job Duties
- Assists with the basic screening of patients for study enrollment
- Assists with patient follow-up visits
- Documents in source clinic charts
- Enters data in EDC and answers queries
- Obtains vital signs and ECGs
- May perform blood draws
- Performs basic lab procedures per protocol, such as blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up
- Requests and tracks medical record requests
- Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts, and with chart filing
- Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, and reschedules visits if needed
- Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner
- Assists the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines
- Performs all other duties as requested or assigned
Minimum Qualifications
A High School diploma and 1 year of administrative / clinical experience is required. 1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
Required Skills
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
- Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities
- Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic
- Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
Requirements
- High School diploma
- 1 year of administrative / clinical experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications
- Typing proficiency of 40+ wpm
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes
- Professional, self-motivated, strong work ethic
- High degree of integrity and dependability
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially per HIPAA
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) Plan With Safe Harbor Match
Company overview
ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC. is a multispecialty clinical research organization headquartered in Methuen, Massachusetts. Founded in 1994, the company conducts and manages clinical trials across Phase I through IV, serving both large pharmaceutical companies and smaller local sponsors. ActivMed operates four clinical research offices across Methuen and Beverly, Massachusetts, and two locations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, providing access to nearly 1.7 to 2.5 million potential patients. Having successfully completed over 900 clinical trials, the company has developed robust staff, processes, recruitment practices, and facilities to exceed performance expectations. ActivMed specializes in a wide range of therapeutic areas including neurology, family medicine, psychiatry, gastroenterology, pain, nutraceuticals, vaccines, and medical devices. The organization is also Virtual Trial Capable and partners with initiatives such as the Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation. Recognized with multiple industry awards, ActivMed is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered research experiences while advancing medical knowledge.