Clinical Assistant Jobs in Dallas, TX
Clinical assistant jobs in Dallas are in strong demand, concentrated in the Medical District near Uptown, the Parkland-UT Southwestern corridor in the Oak Lawn area, and the Frisco-Plano healthcare suburbs to the north, across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Employers hiring right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas A&M University, and Jobot. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non-treatment/treatment) trials/studies. May provide supporting role for more complex studies under the direction of the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Clinical Research Lead.
The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II. This position will manage complex clinical oncology trials in the Multi-Disease Precision Oncology (MPOP) Disease Oriented Team (DOT) Program. This role interfaces with physicians and patients seeking to participate in treatment trials for their cancer. CRCs review eligibility for prospective patients, schedule procedures and tests in accordance with the IRB approved protocol, participate in the consent process with the study patient and continues to coordinate the activities related to the clinical trials for that patient all the way through their continuum of care while on study.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma or
Associate’s Degree in medical or science related field or
Bachelor’s Degree in medical or science related field and no prior experience
Experience
2 years experience with High School Diploma or
1 year experience with Associate’s Degree
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
(CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
- Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
- Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
- Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
- Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
- Compiles data for regulatory requirements and/or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
- Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
- Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial.
- Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
- Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits.
- Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials.
- Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants.
- Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
- Assists in preparing studies for closeout (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
- With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG’s needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
- May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction of PI following scope of work document.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non-treatment/treatment) trials/studies. May provide supporting role for more complex studies under the direction of the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Clinical Research Lead.
The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II. This position will manage complex clinical oncology trials in the Multi-Disease Precision Oncology (MPOP) Disease Oriented Team (DOT) Program. This role interfaces with physicians and patients seeking to participate in treatment trials for their cancer. CRCs review eligibility for prospective patients, schedule procedures and tests in accordance with the IRB approved protocol, participate in the consent process with the study patient and continues to coordinate the activities related to the clinical trials for that patient all the way through their continuum of care while on study.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma or
Associate’s Degree in medical or science related field or
Bachelor’s Degree in medical or science related field and no prior experience
Experience
2 years experience with High School Diploma or
1 year experience with Associate’s Degree
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
(CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
- Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
- Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
- Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
- Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
- Compiles data for regulatory requirements and/or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
- Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
- Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial.
- Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
- Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits.
- Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials.
- Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants.
- Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
- Assists in preparing studies for closeout (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
- With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG’s needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
- May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction of PI following scope of work document.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center113
- Texas A&M University28
- Jobot14
- Accent Eyecare14A
Top Industries Hiring
- Education43
- Agriculture & Farming14
- Staffing & Recruiting14
Clinical Assistant Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical assistant job in Dallas?
Target Dallas's dense hospital systems, the large outpatient networks in the Medical District, and the growing specialty clinics expanding into Frisco, McKinney, and Las Colinas. Candidates who already hold a certified medical assistant credential and have hands-on experience with electronic health records move to the front of the line. Applying directly to multi-site physician groups and ambulatory surgery centers tends to yield faster callbacks than chasing large hospital postings.
Which companies hire clinical assistants in Dallas?
Employers hiring clinical assistants in Dallas right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas A&M University, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dallas's hiring mix leans heavily toward large integrated health systems, independent specialty practices, and the expanding urgent-care and telehealth-adjacent clinic networks scattered across the metroplex.
Are there remote clinical assistant jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though most clinical assistant roles are hands-on and require an on-site presence. About 33% of clinical assistant openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, largely concentrated in roles involving patient scheduling, prior authorization, or clinical documentation rather than direct patient care.
How can I get a clinical assistant job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Dallas is through a community college externship tied to a local program, which often feeds directly into hiring at the partnering clinic or hospital. Dallas-area urgent care chains and large physician management groups regularly take on entry-level candidates who complete a recognized clinical assistant program. Volunteering at a Dallas health system and earning a basic phlebotomy or EKG certification alongside your credential significantly strengthens your application.
Which industries hire the most clinical assistants in Dallas?
Most clinical assistant openings in Dallas sit in Education, Agriculture & Farming, and Staffing & Recruiting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dallas's role as a regional healthcare hub, combined with rapid suburban population growth in the northern metroplex, keeps demand for clinical support staff consistently high across those sectors.
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