Clinical Trials Coordinator
About The Position
The Clinical Trials Coordinator acts as an assistant to the Clinical Trials Manager and Lead, supporting day-to-day trial activities and compliance with regulatory agencies. The role involves reviewing study protocols, coordinating and screening participants, and performing or assisting with exams and testing related to clinical studies. The position is full-time and works weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM in a clinical setting in Long Beach, California. The posting lists an hourly salary range of $23.00–$28.00 in the job details, while a later position summary lists $19–$27. The role reports to the Clinical Trials Manager and is classified as non-exempt. The employee is expected to follow practice policies, HIPAA requirements, and SoCal Eye’s Service Standards of Excellence and Teamwork. SoCal Eye states that it provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on protected grounds.
Requirements
- One to two years of experience in ophthalmology, optometry, and/or related clinical research.
- Limited phlebotomy technician (LPT) qualification is required, with the ability to process and handle blood.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in English.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to relate to patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for up to eight hours, with bending, stooping, squatting, sitting, twisting, and reaching; frequent reaching with hands and arms and repeated movements are also required.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- MA, COA, COT, or OSC license or certification preferred, but not required.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
- IATA and Good Clinical Practices certifications may be required through trial-specific training.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand trial protocols and requirements, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, explain study details to candidates, and execute informed consent.
- Assist with recruiting and screening potential trial candidates by reviewing patient charts and responding to referrals from recruiting services.
- Schedule participant visits and procedures to ensure study protocol is followed.
- Perform or assist with preliminary eye exams and testing to assess potential candidates’ trial eligibility.
- Assist with processing blood samples, urine samples, and pregnancy tests.
- Process trial-related specimens and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Verify the accuracy of electronic medical records and paper charts, and ensure exam and test results are consistently documented in applicable records.
- Complete weekly enrollment and screening logs.
- Respond to system- or sponsor-generated queries regarding participants.
- Maintain monthly equipment maintenance logs for scales, tonometers, centrifuges, thermometers, and other study equipment.
- Maintain daily temperature logs for onsite investigational products.
- Submit requests for patient compensation checks.
- Back up the Clinical Trials Manager or Lead in answering patient, sponsor, and physician questions about current studies.
- Participate in trial-specific training to obtain required certifications, including IATA and Good Clinical Practices certifications when required.
- Maintain patient protocols in accordance with practice policies and HIPAA requirements.
- Perform duties according to SoCal Eye’s Service Standards of Excellence and Teamwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
