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Vanessa Gamboa

Vanessa Gamboa

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Extensive knowledge of health care administration and clinical philosophy. Familiar with fiscal management systems and human resource management. Talented at maintaining and developing effective relationships with staff, patients and senior management. Excellent supervisory skills and performance working under pressure. Site Manager with 6+ years of experience. Educated in HIPPA and OSHA safety requirements. Experienced in leading a team of over 15 workers including physicians and mid-levels.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Director

Velocity Clinical Research
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for managing overall business and clinical operations of site to ensure that appropriate requirements are met.
  • Responsible for managing site's annual and forecast operating budgets and for efficient coordination, organization and conduct of clinical trials.
  • Overseen and managed all aspects of clinical trial process including study feasibility, clinic staffing, patient recruitment, study conduct and regulatory compliance.
  • Responsible for ensuring health and safety of study patients and staff.

Clinical Research Operations Manager

MedPharmics, LLC
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Operations manager for Albuquerque and Phoenix sites.
  • Facilitate initiation of new trials from feasibility review, new study submission, through activation, including tracking of protocols, contracts, and budgets through start-up process.
  • Working with sponsor to schedule PSV,SIV's IM and close out visits.
  • Maintain communication with study teams and staff.

IBC Representative

MedPharmics, LLC
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Reviewed recombinant synthetic nucleic acid molecule research conducted at clinical research site and make sure site were up to code with NIH Guidelines.
  • Assessment of facilities, procedures, practices and training and expertise of personnel involved in research.
  • Reviewed all research projects involving select agents and those conducted in BSL-3 facility.
  • Notified Principal Investigator (PI) of results of IBC review. Created SOPs.
  • Adopt emergency plans covering accidental spills and personnel contamination resulting from research covered under NIH Guidelines.
  • Report any significant problems with or violations and any significant research-related accidents or illnesses to appropriate institutional official and NIH OSP within required time frames.

Site Manager

MedPharmics, LLC
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality procedures to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 10 employees.

Administrative Assistant

MedPharmics, LLC
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Answered phone calls and directed callers to appropriate personnel, scheduled appointments, signed for incoming packages, and assisted patients and other visitors.
  • Responded to emails and other digital queries and correspondence.
  • Input and updates information in databases and spreadsheets.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
  • Operate and maintained office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.

Blood Pressure Clinic

Renal Medicine Associates
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Educated patients and their families on care plan. Created and maintained provider schedule for BP halter and cuff placemat for patient.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Renal Medicine Associates
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Directed site initiation visits, establishing key partnerships with local healthcare providers to facilitate successful trial implementation.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Oversaw management of investigational product supplies, ensuring appropriate storage conditions were maintained at all times for optimal efficacy during trials.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.

Lead Patient Care Coordinator

Renal Medicine Associates
04.2012 - 04.2018
  • Check in/out greeting patients and visitors in friendly and professional manner
  • Answering high volume of phone calls and scheduling appointments for 8 providers
  • Creating on call, post call, hospital rounds , dialysis and home health care schedules.
  • Verifying patient insurance and collecting co-payments
  • Updating patient records and entering new patient information
  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail
  • Assisting with medical billing and coding
  • Assisting with medical records management of charts filing requesting, uploading medical records, working with EMRs

Education

High School
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

    • Supply Ordering
    • Budget Administration
    • Management
    • Communication skills
    • Teamwork skills
    • Digital literacy
    • Attention to detail
      • Adaptability
      • Time management
      • Work ethic
      • Customer service
      • Creativity
      • Project management

Certification

  • American Heart Association BLS current, 05/2025
  • Good Clinical Practice CITI GCP, 07/2025
  • New Mexico State Immunization Information System NMSIIS, 04/2024
  • Transportation of Dangerous Good IATA
  • HIPPA
  • OSHA
  • EMR

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Site Director

Velocity Clinical Research
08.2022 - 08.2023

Clinical Research Operations Manager

MedPharmics, LLC
04.2021 - 08.2023

Site Manager

MedPharmics, LLC
04.2020 - 08.2022

IBC Representative

MedPharmics, LLC
03.2020 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

MedPharmics, LLC
04.2018 - 04.2020

Blood Pressure Clinic

Renal Medicine Associates
03.2017 - 12.2018

Clinical Research Coordinator

Renal Medicine Associates
03.2016 - 04.2018

Lead Patient Care Coordinator

Renal Medicine Associates
04.2012 - 04.2018

High School
Vanessa Gamboa