Medical Assistant

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.Job SummaryOur client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee the coordination of clinical trials for both medical and cosmetic dermatologic conditions and services. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and research team, you will ensure that all clinical trials are conducted in full compliance with study protocols, prioritizing patient safety, quality, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, and regulatory requirements. As part of the clinical research team, you will play a pivotal role in managing trials for groundbreaking therapies, contributing to the maintenance of high-quality data in a collaborative and supportive environment.Key Responsibilities Oversee clinical trial activities from start-up to close-out, ensuring trials are conducted in compliance with ICH guidelines and study protocols. Perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, EKGs, photography, and taking vital signs. Work with study monitors to schedule and coordinate Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, and Close-Out Visits. Ensure meticulous and accurate documentation throughout the clinical trial process. Respond promptly to CRO/Sponsor queries and action items. Assist with the feasibility process and engage pharmaceutical and device companies to participate in new studies. Communicate with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to ensure proper oversight and compliance during the trial. Keep research binders up-to-date and audit-ready at all times. Ensure temperature-controlled areas are maintained, and proper documentation for calibration logs is maintained. Collaborate with other CRCs and research assistants to ensure timely data entry, query resolution, and task completion. Oversee patient recruitment efforts, ensuring enrollment goals are met and that recruitment portals are regularly updated. Ensure that all research staff training is current and collaborate with the team to maintain compliance with training protocols. Coordinate batch shipments, ensuring shipments are scheduled according to clinic and staff availability. Maintain up-to-date research calendars to ensure all clinical trials align with Investigator schedules.Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience (Preferred) Strong organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of clinical research methodologies and regulatory requirements. Experience with recruitment and patient engagement in clinical trials. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in managing data, maintaining study protocols, and working with Institutional Review Boards.Benefits Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances). Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)). 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1). Short Term Disability Insurance. Term Life Insurance Plan. * We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). Medix Overview:With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours. * As a job position within our Clinical Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk working environments (laboratories, clinical settings), handling hazards chemicals or lab specimens, conducting direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, access to prescription medication or other drugs, and job duties that can cause serious injury or death as a result of error. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Created: 2025-10-02