Research Services Professional – Photographer (Open Rank: Entry Intermediate)
About The Position
The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking applications for an entry-intermediate research professional to take photos at several clinic locations in Denver and Aurora. This position will work on patient recruitment and consents for research imaging. Operates specialized ophthalmic equipment. This role will be responsible for providing the research consent form, educating regarding the study, providing answers to patient’s questions, and capturing the retina’s picture. The Ophthalmology Department is providing imaging services OCT and Non-mydriatic fundus photography services. Ophthalmic Photographers are responsible for providing outstanding customer service to the assigned physicians, referring providers and patient. The individual in this position will perform a broad spectrum of duties related to the effective and efficient clinical assistance of patients for outpatient visits and procedures. This includes maintaining precise interactions with nurses, physicians, and any other departments or functions involved in the delivery of patient care services. The individual in this position will perform a broad spectrum of duties related to the effective and efficient clinical assistance of patients for outpatient visits and procedures. This includes maintaining precise interactions with nurses, physicians, and any other departments or functions involved in the delivery of patient care services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- One (1) year clinical research or related experience
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification.
- Completion of the Ophthalmic Assistant Home Study Course within 1 year of hire (tracked by unit) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider
- Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
- Must be able to work in-person.
- Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.
- Must be able to engage in project specifics with OP clinic staff and providers.
- Must be able to engage with potential participants and patients providing a brief review of Oculomics project and enrolling them into the project.
- Must be able to play an active role doing rounds in waiting rooms and clinical rooms as needed.
- Must be able to report the number of interactions and enrollment on daily basis.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with back-end team via email, teams, or phone calls.
- Must be able to take over data entry and back-end responsibilities as needed.
- Must be able to engage in communication with IT support from supplier companies.
- Must able to engage in communication with University IT support.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
- 3+ months of healthcare experience
- Clinical research or related experience
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. Epic or EHR and data management systems such as RedCap)
- Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking.
- MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word.
- Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision of an eye care provider, assists with performing patient care and patient flow.
- Under direct supervision of an eye care provider: Performs diagnostic imaging and testing including OCT, fundus photography, visual field testing. Administers intravenous agents in preparation for fluorescein angiography.
- Provides documentation, educates patients, creates appointments and enters charges.
- Performs clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies
- Obtain study subject’s medical history and current medication information, reviews research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial
- Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required
- Perform documentation and data entry in RedCap dtabase.
- Perform Ophthalmic photography for enrolled participant in Oculomics study.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
