Clinical Research Assistant

About the Role

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant to join our innovative team. This position is based at our Bryan Clinic and supports the Research Department's mission.

Key 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 regarding ICFs (Investigator's Brochure).
• 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 visits.
• 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 subjects 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.
• Perform trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to meet the needs of patients and providers.
• Support Research Department hours of 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Schedules are provided weekly and based on provider's clinic, patient, and surgery schedules.
• Proficient with computer systems.
• Strong verbal and electronic communication skills (email, MS Teams, etc.).
• Detail-oriented.
• Bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree OR 4 years of ophthalmic experience.
• If a Bachelors degree is held, no prior experience is required.
• If no Bachelors degree, at least 4 years of ophthalmic experience is required.