"Clinical Research Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)"

Clinical Research Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)

Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management, KU Weight Management

Position Title: Clinical Research Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: The Clinical Research Medical Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Physical Activity & Weight Management, is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of participants 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:

Job Responsibilities:

• Assigned unit administrative support (inventory, scheduling).
• Assist Principal Investigators, clinical researchers, and other staff with special procedures and examinations within competency requirements.
• Plan, provide, and document professional medical assistant care for participants in accordance with study protocols, flow sheets, Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), scope of practice and other state and local regulations as applicable.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection, lab processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in study protocols and within KUMC policy.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, ECG's and others.
• Ensure all required consent forms are obtained prior to any research activities.
• Assist with research participant recruitment.
• Engage with customers in a professional manner ensuring that customers (participants, study teams, visitors, etc.) are satisfied with services provided.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: Morning hours are required with occasional evening hours required, based on study responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCRMA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Experience:

• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• CITI training.

Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. For more information, visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding.

Pay Range: $21.09 - $28.47

Application Instructions: To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Medical-Assistant---Internal-Medicine--Weight-Management-_JR009137 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009137. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position.