Medical research assistant vs clinical research coordinator

Differences between medical research assistant and clinical research coordinator duties and responsibilities

Medical research assistant example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Conduct intake and triage of medical histories for new and returning patients.
• Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and information into charts and EMR.
• Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• Perform tests (EKG's), as per protocol.
• Sustain compliance with OSHA and HIPPA standards.
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Clinical research coordinator example responsibilities.

• Assess study participants for adverse reactions or complications and manage side effects of chemotherapy and other study relate drugs.
• Establish and maintain strong community partnerships to achieve HIV prevention objectives.
• Direct acquisition and analysis of functional MRI research data following GCP and FDA regulations
• Prepare and maintain IRB and regulatory documentation for various research projects and consent patients for clinical research.
• Facilitate constant communication between principal investigators, oncology nurses, and patients to address concerns and maximize eligibility and enrollment.
• Schedule patient for study procedures; initiate/coordinate drug orders, laboratory procedures and treatments for patients base on standing protocol orders.
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