Clinical Research Assistant

Retina Consultants of Texas - Katy, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Katy, TX

About the position

The Clinical Research Assistant at Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) plays a crucial role in supporting research patient visits in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and IRB-approved study protocols. This full-time position involves coordinating patient visits, preparing documentation, and assisting in patient care and data collection, all aimed at preserving patients' vision through innovative research practices.

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 patient care and management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to multitask.
• Computer efficient.
• Communicates well both verbally and electronically; email, MS Teams, etc.
• Detail oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance