Clinical Research Assistant

Retina Consultants of Houston•Katy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant to join their 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 their Katy 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. Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Their group consists of 26 world-renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions) their combined culture allows them to best serve their patients, referral sources and their own team of physicians. RCTX also invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. This, combined with the clinical expertise of their physicians, an outstanding and devoted staff, and 25 convenient locations to serve their patients. They worked hard to create their culture as Retina Warriors. They strongly emphasize their core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything they do. It is their belief that by investing in their people, their people will be empowered of their own accord to provide the highest quality patient experience.

Requirements

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

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 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
Other duties as assigned