Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Certified Medical Assistant responsible for obtaining human subject data for research projects related to pediatric obesity.

Job duties:

60% Clinical Laboratory Data Collection

• Perform lab procedures in the areas of: venipunctures, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology (fecal samples), pregnancy testing, electrocardiography (ECG)
• Schedule and prepare documentation/supplies for research study clinic visits
• Process biological specimens (Blood, Urine, Fecal, Saliva) using standardized techniques (e.g. centrifuge and aliquot plasma, serum, etc.)
• Collect and record vital signs in a standardized manner
• Conduct data collection maintaining GCP and HIPAA compliance
• Maintain documentation according to local and federal guidelines
• Verify patient identification to ensure proper specimen labeling

40% Clinical Laboratory Support

• Perform quality control checks on lab equipment
• Maintain certifications to conduct assessments with human research subjects on study-related equipment
• Track and maintain accurate long-term sample storage organization
• Assist in medical imaging
  
  Work Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm, may vary slightly depending on clinic needs
  
  Work Days: Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and certified or registered as a Medical Assistant by a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited organization.
• Proficient in Phlebotomy/IV placement
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
  

Preferred:

• Adept computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Demonstrated detail-orientation with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a part of a team and with changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and process multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care and customer service
• Experience working with children in the context of health-related initiatives/projects
• Experience with clinical trials
• Experience working in an academic medicine setting
• Experience with Epic Healthcare systems
• MN Dept. of Health Limited Scope X-Ray Equipment Operator certification (Densitometry)

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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