Clinical Research Assistant

About the position

The Clinical Research Assistant at Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates (MCOA) is responsible for coordinating and administering clinical trials under the guidance of the Clinical Research Manager, Principal Investigator, and Research Director. This role involves implementing research and administrative procedures to ensure the successful management of clinical trials, with a focus on patient interaction and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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 monitoring 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.
• Set up, prepare subject, and conduct electrocardiograms on subjects who require ECG per study protocol.
• Scribe ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol.
• Assist the unmasked Investigators/Sub-Investigators with unmasked treatment as needed.
• Promptly request all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting.
• Collection, processing, and shipment of laboratory biological samples for analysis.
• Review and resolve data management queries as needed.
• Trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing as needed.
• Research imaging and photography as needed.
• Assist the Clinical Research Coordinators with imaging submissions to the reading center.
• Daily temperature log recording.
• Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years in healthcare, preferably ophthalmology
• Analytical mindset
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of laboratory procedures and equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
• High school diploma or equivalent GED

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance