Medical Assistant - All of Us

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

All About You

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, assists clinical research team and staff checking in research participants, collecting, processing & shipping bio-specimens, conducting physical measurements e.g., height & weight, taking & recording vital signs, stocking & maintaining exam rooms, performing data entry, and assisting participants with completion of online forms, as necessary.  

This role will be supporting the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program. Click here to learn more about the program!

Job Duties:

• Greets and escorts participants to clinical research unit. Obtains initial information, vital signs & physical measurements; may be required to draw blood, collect urine and or sputum.

• Provides instruction, guidance and/or assistance to participants completing research online questionnaires.

• Prepares and organizes room for next participant; inspects rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition; stocks and maintains rooms with adequate supplies. Cleans and or disinfects surfaces and equipment in rooms between participants.

• Schedules participant appointments as needed.

• Enters research data into software application.

• Adheres to research study protocol guidelines and requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal & human relations skills

• Ability to organizes workload & prioritize tasks

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Experience performing phlebotomy

• Ability to collect, process & ship bio-specimens

• Ability to perform physical assessments & vital signs

• Ability to enter research data into electronic platform

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred AND/OR at least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant

• Preferred completion of phlebotomy program or 1 year of phlebotomy experience

Function

Research Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.