Clinical Research Coordinator (Medical Assistant, Certified)
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery
Location: Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Join Our Growing Clinical Research Team
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to join our expanding Clinical Research Department. This is an onsite position in Spokane.
This position is ideal for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) who enjoys patient care and is interested in advancing the future of dermatology through clinical research. You'll work alongside board-certified dermatologists, research sponsors, and study participants to help bring innovative treatments to patients.
If you're organized, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while enjoying learning, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will:
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Coordinate dermatology clinical research studies from start-up through closeout.
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Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants.
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Schedule and conduct protocol-required study visits.
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Perform clinical procedures within the scope of your Washington State MA-C license.
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Collect and accurately document research data and maintain study records.
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Prepare regulatory documentation and maintain study binders.
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Monitor participant safety and report adverse events.
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Coordinate sponsor monitoring visits and regulatory audits.
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Ensure compliance with FDA, HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and study protocols.
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Collaborate with physicians, sponsors, research participants, and the clinical team to ensure successful study execution.
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Assist with biologic prior authorizations, including insurance approvals and coordination with specialty pharmacies.
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Provide Medical Assistant support to dermatology providers as needed.
Qualifications
Required
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Current Washington State Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C)
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Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
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Current BLS certification
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Clinical Medical Assistant experience
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
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Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and able to efficiently navigate multiple electronic medical records, clinical research, and sponsor software systems.
Preferred
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Two or more years of clinical research experience
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Dermatology experience
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Experience coordinating FDA-regulated clinical trials
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CCRC or CCRP certification (or eligibility to obtain within one year)
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Experience with biologic prior authorizations
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
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Passionate about patient care
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Highly organized and dependable
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Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
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Professional with excellent interpersonal skills
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Adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment
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Committed to maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance
Pay starting at $21/hr. - based on experience.
Join our team and help shape the future of dermatologic care while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
