Clinical Research Coordinator

EyeSouth Partners•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates located in San Antonio Texas offers compassionate care for every eye condition. (MCOA) Board certified physician's offer comprehensive eyecare their team is totally dedicated to help you see better. Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates (MCOA), in San Antonio, TX, is now hiring an enthusiastic Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical trials under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Principal Investigator, and the Research Director. The team member will implement and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical trials.

Requirements

2+ years in healthcare, preferably ophthalmology, but not necessarily in clinical research
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.

Responsibilities

Administratively and clinically manage 5-7 concurrently running clinical research trials, including data collection, data query response, and issue resolution within a timely manner.
Identify adverse events and report per protocol guidelines.
Assist in the planning and design of source documents for study protocols.
Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsor representatives.
Provide patient care, not limited to but including greeting patients in a friendly and prompt manner, responding within appropriate time frame to patient questions and communications, escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying patient information, making necessary documentation within patient charts, discussing study protocols with patients, and ensuring correct informed consent is documented.
Work closely with physicians and doctors to update on changes in patient’s health.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
Maintain knowledge of operation and maintenance of clinical equipment, drugs, and supplies.
Discuss study protocols with patients and verify the informed consent documentation
Dispense study medication in a professional and accountable manner following protocol requirements
Collect, process, and ship blood/urine specimens at scheduled patient visits
Schedule all patient research visits and procedures consistent with protocol requirements
Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy
Administer questionnaires/diaries per protocol.
Maintain HIPAA compliance for all patient information.
Adhere to all OSHA and Infectious Waste procedures.
Obtain reading center certification and perform ophthalmic imaging and special testing when applicable
Other duties as assigned.