You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to manage patient calls, coordinate complex specialty medication logistics, and perform biologic and research infusions. This role is crucial in supporting MS and general clinic patients, overseeing student MAs, and ensuring smooth coordination of care and infusion treatments.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive patient calls, triage symptoms, and return calls primarily for MS patients and general clinic patients.
- Coordinate pre-testing, paperwork, and logistics with specialty pharmacies and internal prior authorization staff.
- Coordinate patient infusions at external infusion centers when required by insurance.
- Guide and oversee student MAs in daily clinic workflow and ensure proper execution.
- Perform biologic and research infusions approximately one day per week, following research infusion protocols and completing documentation.
Qualifications
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Proficient phlebotomy and IV infusion skills for administering biologic infusions.
- Strong cognitive and critical thinking skills for complex specialty medication coordination.
- Oncology or Rheumatology nursing background preferred (experience with biologic infusions).
- Neurology / MS nursing background is helpful.
Experience
- Must be experienced in infusions.
Skills
- Phlebotomy and IV infusion.
- Cognitive and critical thinking for specialty medication coordination.
Education
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Hours Per Week
40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language Medix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Clinical Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk working environments (laboratories, clinical settings), handling hazards chemicals or lab specimens, conducting direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, access to prescription medication or other drugs, and job duties that can cause serious injury or death as a result of error. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
