Clinical Research Assistant
Retina Consultants of Texas
San Antonio, TX0–4 yrs45m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join their innovative team. This position is based at the Schertz Clinic and supports the mission of "Fighting Blindness For The World To See."
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines.
- Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for the Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Inform subjects and obtain written consent regarding ICFs.
- Assist the Coordinator in patient care and management.
- Assist the 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 subjects, and conduct electrocardiograms (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
- ICH-GCP guidelines
- IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures
- Bilingual preferred
- Ability to multitask
- Computer efficient
- Communicates well both verbally and electronically (e.g., email, MS Teams)
- Detail-oriented
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree OR 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of a degree.
- No experience required with a Bachelors degree; otherwise, at least 4 years of ophthalmic experience.
- Ability to meet the needs of patients and providers.
- Support Research Department hours: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on provider clinic, patient, and surgery schedules.