Clinical Research Medical/Administrative Assistant

DS Research12 months ago
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our clinical research team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing quality patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about healthcare and making a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform medical procedures such as taking vital signs, collecting patient history, and preparing patients for examinations
  • Conduct blood collection (phlebotomy) and manage processing/shipping
  • Assist healthcare providers and clinical research coordinators during medical procedures, examinations, and visits
  • Provide medical administrative support including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, filing, and handling patient payments
  • Ensure compliance with research studies and educate patients on protocol requirements and participation instructions
  • Check patient recruitment platforms, follow up by phone to pre-screen potential research candidates, and track pre-screening activity
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, medical equipment, and office space
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal care

Required Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
  • Experience in performing procedures such as vital signs measurement, injections, phlebotomy, and ECGs
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and phone skills with the ability to provide exceptional patient service
  • Detail-oriented with robust organizational skills and adept at managing multiple tasks
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing responsibilities
  • Proficient computer skills with experience managing tasks on the Google suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and prior Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • Experience in a clinical setting with a focus on dermatology and/or clinical research is a plus

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Work Location: In person
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Required Skills

communication
research protocol compliance
medical administrative support
Google Suite proficiency
patient scheduling
organizational skills
phlebotomy
clinical research support
patient care
medical procedures
vital signs monitoring