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Bon Secours Mercy Health MA Medical Assistant Cardiology Research in Springfield, Ohio
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Clinical Research Assistant independently manages the lab process for approximately 20 ongoing clinical trials with approximately 100 enrolled research participants. They are responsible for tracking milestones, redacting, and uploading documents for observational studies, data entry in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS), Florence e-Regulatory system, and in Epic.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in site pre-qualification, initiation, and interim monitoring visits.
Ensures the most current lab protocol and correct kit are being used at each visit.
Inventories lab kits, ordering, and properly disposing of lab kits, as well as preparing lab kits
Performs phlebotomy, processes packages, and ships labs to the central lab associated.
Maintains the lab in keeping with regulatory oversight bodies (ie e.g., Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)).
Updates lab flow sheets with changes.
Partners with sub-investigators (i.e., Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician’s Assistants) to consent or reconsent patients enrolled in observational studies.
Assist with participant scheduling and other tasks in support of the clinical research operation
Coordinates with Lab, Infusion Center, Pathology.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (required)
CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (required)
Hazardous Waste Management Certificate (preferred)
CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (preferred)
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting or an Associate of Applied Science in Health Science with a specialty in Medical Assisting (required)
Work Experience
2 years’ experience performing clinical responsibilities in an ambulatory or acute care setting (required)
Recent within 1 year experience in phlebotomy and lab processing (preferred)
Clinical research experience (preferred)
Experience in learning and following clinical protocols (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Records (preferred)
Skills
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Perform phlebotomy
Operating lab equipment
Centrifuge
Refrigerating centrifuge
Monitor patient condition during blood draws
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Data Entry (timely, accurate)
Scheduling
Follow lab protocols
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with patients
Teamwork
Active listening
Relationship building
Phlebotomy
Research
Clinicals
Inventory
Hazardous waste disposal
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com