Riverton, Utah
Medical Assistant/Research Assistant Job Opening in Riverton, Utah - Granger Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Medical Assistant at our Riverton Family Practice location.
Overview:
Candidate will work closely with physicians and support staff to provide patient care including: telephone triage, insurance authorizations, recording of vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), administration of immunizations, phlebotomy, maintenance of exam rooms and filing. Perform a variety of clinical procedures to collect, record, report and interpret data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies according to the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Assist with daily workload planning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills ? able to communicate courteously and effectively to patients.
Working knowledge of clinical trials basic arithmetic, computer and analytical skills preferred.
Must be dependable, flexible, and multi-task oriented.
Enjoy working with people, being a team player and willing to help others with tasks.
Must be able to read, communicate and write well in English.
Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with physicians, clinic staff and patients.
Additional languages helpful.
Working knowledge of the principles of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Preferred knowledge of departmental, protocol and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules.
Good skill in using MS Windows and Office applications such as Access, Outlook and Word.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Answer phones, schedule appointments and greet patients for medical or other services.
Record all demographic information necessary to contact patients and do prior authorization for medications and procedures.
Prepare patients for exams and supply the provider with all relevant information (lab results, vital signs, medications, allergies).
Communicate with patients regarding their appointment scheduling and other needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide clinical research support to investigators to prepare for and execute assigned research studies, including:
Review study protocols, Case Report Forms (CRFs), other study-specific documents, and electronic data capture systems used to record clinical research data;
Attend all relevant study meetings;
Collect and submit regulatory/ethics documentation as required by the FDA and other regulatory bodies governing the conduct of clinical research;
Recruit and screen patients for clinical trials and maintain subject screening logs;
Orient research subjects to the study, including the purpose of the study, procedures, and protocol issues such as timelines for visits;
Design and maintain source documentation based on protocol requirements;
Schedule and execute study visits and perform study procedures;
Collect, record and maintain research subject study data according to study protocol and SOPs, preserving quality control for content, accuracy and completeness;
Handle lab testing and analysis, including preparation of specimen collection tubes and lab logistics;
Monitor subject safety and report adverse reactions to appropriate medical personnel;
Correspond with research subjects and troubleshoot study-related questions or issues;
Assist with study data quality checking and query resolution.
Perform a variety of complex clinical research procedures including but not limited to ECG, sample collection, spirometry, vital signs, dose verification, cannulation and cardiac telemetry
Record, report and interpret study findings appropriately to develop a study-specific database.
Assist investigator in verifying that research study objectives are met on time, within budget and according to applicable protocol requirements, clinical research regulations and quality standards.
Provide training to new investigator site staff members on study-specific topics and Assist in maintaining adherence to investigator site staff training requirements by auditing and maintaining training records.
Prepare for and attend study monitoring visits, study audits, and regulatory inspections with clinical research regulatory agencies.
Assist research site with coverage planning related to staffing and scheduling for research projects.
Education and Experience:
High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
2 year experience preferred.
1 year Medical Office experience
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Standing and walking for extended periods, Lifting up to 50lbs.
Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
Inside, climate-controlled working conditions.
Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life, Disability, EAP, 401(k), and profit share.
Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Medical Office: 1 year
Medical Assistant: 1 year
Required license or certification:
CMA
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