Job description

Department:
RI Administration
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CTSU KUMed

Position Title:
Research Medical Assistant

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The 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.

Job Description:
Plan, provide, and document professional medical assistant care for participants in accordance with study protocols, flow sheets, institutional SOPs and scope of practice.
Engage with customers in a professional manner ensuring that customers (participants, study teams, visitors, etc.) are satisfied with services provided.
Assist Principal Investigators, physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations within competency requirements.
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.
Prepare and maintain clinical trial research records.
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's
Ensure all required consent forms are obtained prior to any research activities.
Support and encourage a cooperative work environment
Assist RN staff in conduction of research visits precisely according to protocol.
Perform procedures in strict compliance to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and other state and local regulations as applicable

• Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
One or more years of health care experience or clinical research experience in phlebotomy and/or medical assisting.

Required Skills :
BLS Certification
Basic typing and word processing
Lab collection & processing knowledge
Skillful and proficient in phlebotomy
Willing to become IV insertion certified within 90 days of employment
Ability to work flexible shifts primarily M-F, 8-hr days with occasional early shifts or late shifts and weekends.
Excellent bedside manner when dealing with study participants
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR at least one year of Medical Assisting in an ambulatory/outpatient setting OR certification as CCMA or NCRMA
Clinical research experience as a research assistant or medical assistant
IV insertion certified

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health coverage on day one, dental, vision, employer paid life, LTD, flexible benefits plan, miscellaneous voluntary plans available, paid vacation and sick (begin accruing upon hire), paid holidays, paid discretionary day, paid bereavement leave, paid jury duty leave, military leave, paid parental leave, retirement plan.

Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Pay Range:
$20.25 - $26.33
Minimum
$20.25
Midpoint
$23.29
Maximum
$26.33

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Medical-Assistant_JR005223 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005223.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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