Clinical Research Assistant 3- Ophthalmology

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

Senior Clinical Research Assistant participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting and/or patient interfacing activities for a clinical research study. Dependent upon primary area of assignment performs duties in one of the following areas. Some positions may perform a combination of these duties. Patient interfacing activities: Participates in coordinating and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies involving SOC or FDA approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols; assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires; assists with training and onboarding new Clinical Research Assistants 2 and 3 as a preceptor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience that included at least 6 months patient interfacing experience in a clinical support capacity and at least 6 months experience in a clinical research capacity required
• Proficient computer skills required
• Requires successful completion of a background check
• Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen

Responsibilities

• Participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting
• Participates in coordinating and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies involving SOC or FDA approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols
• Assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols
• Recruits, interviews and enrolls patients
• Obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements
• Educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study
• Coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol
• Participates in the collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples
• Administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires
• Assists with training and onboarding new Clinical Research Assistants 2 and 3 as a preceptor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees