Clinical Research Assistant

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE

Palm Springs, CAFull-timePosted Apr 6, 2026

21.00–26.11 an hour

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

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• Ensure that all study tests, visits, and evaluations are performed per protocol.
• Assess lab data and clinical signs for potential adverse reactions. Report adverse events or serious events to sponsor.
• Promote subject compliance by providing support and education. Provide information for treatments and reactions.
• Prepare laboratory shipments per International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for exam rooms and laboratory. Dispose of expired.
• Monitor all daily temperature logs per protocols and notify Manager immediately when temperature logs are out of parameters.
• Follow all International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practices and pertinent regulatory guidelines in addition to company policies and procedures.
• Complete and maintain all patient screening logs, study tracking documents and other paperwork timely and accurately.
• Visit Research Associate Program (RAP) members and staff to disseminate information on studies.
• Review charts and database searches for potential patients and contact potential subjects who have been approved for contact.
• Comply with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for conducting clinical trials.
• Assist with EKG’s and other study procedures as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be accountable for your work
• Speak clearly and use understandable language (avoid medical jargon or slang)

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 2 years experience in a health care environment.
• Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Word and Excel a plus. Must type minimum of 40 wpms.
• Ability to manage time and stay organized.
• Completion of IATA training within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of GCP Training within 30 days of hire.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills. Bilingual a plus.

Physical Demands

Type
Description

Sitting

Approximately 25% of day

Standing

Approximately 75% of day

Walking

Approximately 25% of day

Lifting

0 - 30 lbs (charts, supplies) - approximately 10% of day

Bending

Approximately 15% of day

Hearing/Visual Acuity

Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry - Approx 50% of day

Computer

Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 2 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor

Reaching

Above head 75 degrees - approximately 10%.

Hand grip dexterity

Not Applicable

Qualifications

  • Speak clearly and use understandable language (avoid medical jargon or slang)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 1 to 2 years experience in a health care environment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must type minimum of 40 wpms
  • Ability to manage time and stay organized
  • Completion of IATA training within 30 days of hire
  • Completion of GCP Training within 30 days of hire
  • BLS required within 60 days of hire
  • Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills
  • Hearing/Visual Acuity
  • Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry - Approx 50% of day
  • Computer
  • Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 2 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
  • Above head 75 degrees - approximately 10%
  • Hand grip dexterity

Benefits

    Responsibilities

    • Support the Clinical Research department with assistance with subject recruitment and other departmental functions utilizing the Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
    • Complete case report forms and electronic data capture and submit to sponsor
    • Demonstrate understanding and competency of the Informed Consent process and respond to all clinical and procedural questions
    • Ensure that all study tests, visits, and evaluations are performed per protocol
    • Assess lab data and clinical signs for potential adverse reactions
    • Report adverse events or serious events to sponsor
    • Promote subject compliance by providing support and education
    • Provide information for treatments and reactions
    • Prepare laboratory shipments per International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines
    • Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for exam rooms and laboratory
    • Dispose of expired
    • Monitor all daily temperature logs per protocols and notify Manager immediately when temperature logs are out of parameters
    • Follow all International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practices and pertinent regulatory guidelines in addition to company policies and procedures
    • Complete and maintain all patient screening logs, study tracking documents and other paperwork timely and accurately
    • Visit Research Associate Program (RAP) members and staff to disseminate information on studies
    • Review charts and database searches for potential patients and contact potential subjects who have been approved for contact
    • Comply with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for conducting clinical trials
    • Assist with EKG’s and other study procedures as requested
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    • Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
    • Be accountable for your work
    • Lifting
    • 0 - 30 lbs (charts, supplies) - approximately 10% of day


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