Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Research Assistant/ Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWoodstock, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma and one year of administrative or clinical experience are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to work independently and with coworkers, study subjects, managers, and external customers.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
Professionalism, respect for others, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
Integrity and dependability.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially and professionally, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Support Clinical Research Coordinators, the Site Manager, Principal and Sub Investigators, and other site staff in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA regulations, and SOPs.
Assist with assigned study execution and site support functions in collaboration with the clinical research site team.
Under direction of the Site Manager or Director and Principal or Sub Investigators, assist coordinators and site staff according to study protocols.
Assist with basic patient screening for study enrollment and patient follow-up visits.
Document information in source clinic charts and enter data in EDC, including answering queries.
Obtain vital signs and ECGs, and perform blood draws when needed.
Perform protocol-specific basic laboratory procedures, including collecting blood specimens, operating centrifuges, storing and shipping specimens, maintaining specimen accountability, and notifying couriers for specimen pickup.
Request and track medical record requests.
Assist the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing charts.
Schedule subjects for study visits, send appointment reminders, and reschedule visits as needed.
Ensure study-related reports and patient results are reviewed promptly by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator.
Assist the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, employee, customer, and company information and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One or more years of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Research Assistant (RA) provides support to the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Site Manager, Principal and Sub Investigators, and other site staff in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs. The RA performs clinical, lab, and administrative tasks as needed for the successful operation of the clinical research site.

Essential Job Duties: In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, assists with the execution of assigned studies, and support functions as needed. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators, assists the CRCs and other site staff in their responsibilities by conducting the following according to study protocol:
- Assists with the basic screening of patients for study enrollment;
- Assists with patient follow-up visits;
- Documents in source clinic charts;
- Enters data in EDC and answers queries;
- Obtains vital signs and ECGs;
- May perform blood draws;
- Perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up;
- Request and track medical record requests;
- Enters data in EDC and answers queries;
- Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts, and with chart filing; and
- Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, and reschedules visits if needed;
Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner.
Assists the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed;
Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines; and
Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A High School diploma and 1 year of administrative / clinical experience is required. 1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills:

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

About the Company

Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Alcanza Clinical Research conducts inclusive clinical trials by partnering with pharmaceutical companies, medical providers, and community organizations to enroll diverse patient populations across major therapeutic areas. Its studies follow established protocols with certified research professionals to ensure patient safety and data integrity, while participants may receive health tests and access to emerging treatments at no cost. The company differentiates itself through active community collaboration, broad patient diversity, and education alongside trial execution, expanding trial reach. Its goal is to speed the development of new therapies by removing participation barriers and delivering high-quality, diverse clinical research.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Mary, FL
Founded: 2021

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