Valarie Barbosa
Houston,Texas
Summary
Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions, Filing
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
Clinical Research Coordinator III
Baylor College of Medicine
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
- Performed Phlebotomy and EKG
Clinical Research Coordinator
Suzanne Bruce and Associates
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Performed Phlebotomy and EKG
Lead Medical Assistant
HOUSTON ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Served as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy orthopedic medical practice
- Assisted four MDs as well as PA team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office
- Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing (meaningful use and PQRS) that allowed doctors to focus on the health concerns of their patients
- Given additional responsibility – cross trained to cover any position or department in clinics including front and back office duties
- Trained Medical Assistant in all front and back office duties
- Responsible for scheduling, verifying and precertification of surgeries for neurosurgeon
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing suture removal, injections and various diagnostic procedures and scheduling ancillary tests
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of exam rooms and equipment
- Operated audiometry and spirometry and other equipment to administer pre-employment screening for large Oil and Gas Company on a daily basis.
Medical Assistant/Administrative Coordinator
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Assisted with procedures in the specialties of Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology and Internal Medicine to include biopsies, urodynamics, steroid injections, Cystos, pap smears and orthostatic vitals
- Prepared patients for meeting with doctor by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating patients health information
- Trained all new Medical Assistants in all front and back-office duties as well assign each employee their department
- Ensured cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of exam rooms and equipment
- Answered multi-line phone in professional and courteous manner
- Assisted patients in filling out paperwork.
Phlebotomist
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Collected patient blood samples in a safe, sanitary manner for diagnostic testing as a certified phlebotomist.
Instructor
SANFORD BROWN COLLEGE
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Taught all lab classes including injections and blood draws
- Instructor for classes on medical law, ethics and culture diversity
- Classroom average ranged from 16-25
- Great ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students.
Lead Medical Assistant
CLYDE MCMORRIS, M.D
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Interviewed patients, measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and recorded information on patients' charts
- Prepared treatment rooms for examination of patients
- Draped patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment for well women exams
- Handed instruments and materials to doctor as directed
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments
- Inventoried and ordered medical supplies and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
Western Governors University
06.2026
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
National Institute of Technology
11.2005
Diploma -
George I. Sanchez High School
Houston, TX05.2000
Skills
- Client Satisfaction
- Study Protocols
- Evaluation Capabilities
- Specimen Handling
- Project Requirements
- Trial Oversight
- Study Coordination
- Regulatory Requirements
- MS Office Excel and Word
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Clerical Support
- Problem-Solving
Certification
National Healthcare Association, Inc., Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 2005
National Healthcare Association, Inc., Certified Phlebotomist, 2005
National Healthcare Association, Inc., Certified ECG, 2005
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions, Filing
07.2021 - 02.2023
Clinical Research Coordinator III
Baylor College of Medicine
08.2018 - 07.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator
Suzanne Bruce and Associates
01.2015 - 06.2018
Lead Medical Assistant
HOUSTON ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
Instructor
SANFORD BROWN COLLEGE
01.2010 - 01.2010
Medical Assistant/Administrative Coordinator
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
01.2008 - 01.2012
Phlebotomist
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2011
Lead Medical Assistant
CLYDE MCMORRIS, M.D
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Science
Western Governors University
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
National Institute of Technology
Diploma -
George I. Sanchez High School
Similar Profiles
Kel NwukeKel Nwuke
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at TRANSFORMATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTIONSSENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at TRANSFORMATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTIONS
Rabiya AtifRabiya Atif
Study Start Up Associate II at Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO)- previously known as Pharmaceutical Solutions Pty LtdStudy Start Up Associate II at Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO)- previously known as Pharmaceutical Solutions Pty Ltd
Nicholas ShultzNicholas Shultz
Warehouse Specialist at Baxter Pharmaceutical SolutionsWarehouse Specialist at Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions
Lisa TaylorLisa Taylor
J. HIlburn Custom Menswear Stylist at Independent Stylist- J. Hilburn Custom Men’s WearJ. HIlburn Custom Menswear Stylist at Independent Stylist- J. Hilburn Custom Men’s Wear
NATALIE MCKENZIENATALIE MCKENZIE
Home Therapies Float Pool at Fresenius Medical CareHome Therapies Float Pool at Fresenius Medical Care