Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter is to express my interest in bringing my exposure in the healthcare profession to the position of Clinical Research Associate at your establishment.
As my resume will show you, I have experience as a Drug Study Coordinator with a good understanding of medical concepts that I utilized in teaching at IBMC that started in 2010 with significant experience in:
- Being a Clinical Research Coordinator at St. Luke’s Medical Clinic, Fort Collins, CO.
- Hands-on instruction to students in medical courses such as Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy.
- Working in a clinical setting as an intern at Associates of Family Medicine, Fort Collins, Administrator for Renal Pathology in a hospital in Ohio, Recovery Technician at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank (in University Colorado Hospital campus), and Medical Assistant at Colorado Pain Management in Greeley, CO.
- Being a member of the Emergency Medical Team at Lifepointe Church, Fort Collins, CO.
- Clear understanding of medical terminology and stellar academic background with a 4.0 GPA.
In addition to the above, I can also offer the following:
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computer technology.
Please feel free to contact me regarding this application. I look forward to meeting you so we might discuss this matter further.
Yours faithfully,
Corey Gingras
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a drug study monitoring company, where I may apply my clinical research study skills, versatile people skills and administrative talents as a Clinical Research Associate; while at the same time allowing myself to gain optimum growth.
EDUCATION
Institute of Business & Medical Careers Fort Collins, CO
Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Medical Assisting 2010
AWARDS
IBMC Rising Star Student Award July 2009
IBMC Attendance Achievement Award April 2009 - August 2010
IBMC President’s List: 4.0 G.P.A. July 2009 - August 2010
Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society May 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified in shipping infectious substances 2012
Oracle RDC program certification 2012
Impala program certification 2012
DataLabs program certification 2012
ClinPhone IVRS/IWR program certification 2012
Standard First Aid 2010
CPR/AED 2010
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Colombia Mission Trip with Azusa Pacific University 1988
Youth Leader, Three Crosses Church, Bay Area, CA 1990
YWAM Volunteer, inner city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2002
Mexico Construction and Children’s church Mission Trip to Juarez March 2004
Sri-Lanka post Tsunami medical and construction crew, Global Hope International February 2005
Bible Study Leader, First Baptist Church, Fort Collins 2007-2012
Missions Committee, First Baptist Church, Fort Collins March 2010 - current
International Students Inc. Volunteer, Fort Collins, CO 2005-current
Single Mothers Car Care Clinic Volunteer, Fort Collins, CO 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Luke’s Medical Clinic
Fort Collins, Colorado
December 2011-June 2012
Drug Study Coordinator
As a Drug Study Coordinator, I ensured that my site adhered to Good Clinical Practices,
SOPs and study protocols necessary for effective and efficient running of the studies. I
ensured that all regulatory documents would satisfy site visit requirements. I worked
independently and managed various projects simultaneously. I am familiar with CRFs,
DCFs, IP Logs, Concomitant Drug logs, and Informed Consent Form process. During my employment, my site was listed as one of the top ten producing sites for a COPD study. During subject visits, I was responsible for rooming patients, taking their vitals, performing any study related tests necessary including phlebotomy, spirometry, EKGs and PEFs. I reviewed adverse events and diaries, discussed IP compliance and made sure provider was aware of any abnormal discrepancies.
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
Aurora, Colorado
September 2011 – November 2011
Recovery Technician
Worked up potential donor from Statline notification, verified donor location, received
coroners release (if necessary), received medical/social history from family. Skills include
body examination for high-risk behavior, penlight exam of the eyes, sterilized/rinse eyes,
alcohol/beta dine prep on eyes, score sclera in size with scalpel, cut sclera with corneal
scissors and remove cornea for potential transplantation.
Colorado Pain Management
Greeley, CO
June 2011 – September 2011
Medical Assistant
Assisted with spinal injections, checked and roomed patients, checked vitals of patients
and checked out patients. I applied payments into accounts. I also pulled patients’ hard
files and dictated into EMR.
Institute of Business and Medical Careers
Fort Collins, CO
December 2010 – May 2011
Teaching Assistant
Helped teachers with medical classes and offered hands-on instructions such as
sterilization of surgical instruments, CPR/First Aid, Phlebotomy etc. I graded papers to
ensure accuracy of understanding of medical terms for those pursuing a degree in
Medical Assisting.
Associates of Family Medicine Urgent Care
Fort Collins, CO
August 2010 - September 2010
Medical Assistant Externship
Participated with exam room preparation; patient preparation; patient care; WCC’s; labs; EMR; refilled patient medication; narcotic counts; front office work; billing insurance and ordering supplies. I also stocked supply closets and patient rooms.