Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will be responsible for assisting in research patient visits according to ICH-GCP guidelines and according to the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience / knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time. This position will be based at our Bellaire Clinic. Candidates must be able to meet the needs of the patients and providers, and support the Research Department hours of 6:30am-5pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient and surgery schedules.

Benefits

In addition to being highly challenged professionally, in joining our practice, the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after a 60-day introductory period:

• Employee Paid Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre-taxed contributions, 401 (k) retirement savings contributions both Roth and Traditional options starting date of hire.
• Employer Paid Benefits such as long-term disability, $25,000 basic life insurance policy, 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards & recognition platform, WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership, paid time off and (8) paid holidays + (1) floating holiday annually.

Responsibilities

• Cookordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines.
• Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for Clinical Research Coordinator
• Inform subjects and obtain written consent in regard to ICF’s
• Assist Coordinator in patient care and management
• Absolutely monitor subject flow and assist in subject care and management
• Accurately collect and record all necessary data (e.g. demographics, medical history, adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.) during study visit
• Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms
• Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
• Schedule, prepare subject, and conduct electrocardiograms on subject who require ECG per study protocol
• Scribe ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol
• Promptly request all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting
• Collection, processing, and shipment of laboratory biological samples for analysis
• Perform intraocular pressure checks post-injections
• Review and resolve data management queries as needed
• Trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing

Qualifications

• Biliginual preferred
• Ability to multitask
• Computer efficient
• Commnucates well both verbally and electronically; email, MS Teams, etc.
• Detail oriented

Skills/Competencies

• Bachelors degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree
• No experience required with a Bachelors degree otherwise at least 4 years of ophthalmic experience

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree