Overview
The Clinical Research Assistant supports study protocols by completing certified vision tasks, processing research referrals, managing informed consent mailings, and assisting with other research and clinic activities as needed. Training is provided for entry-level candidates; compensation aligns with 1–2 years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to study according to protocol guidelines.
- Complete Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) assessments timely and in accordance with protocol.
- Reviews and comprehends each assigned protocol including study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality and privacy protections.
- Be familiar and adhere to all federal drug administration, good clinical practice, and office of human subject research regulations and guidelines.
- Communicate with referring physician’s offices in order to obtain data necessary to complete study requirements.
- Attendance of sponsor prequalification visits, monitor visits, study termination visits as applicable.
- Actively recruit and be involved in competitive enrollment.
- Assist physicians in data search and analysis for research studies.
- Always mark charge ticket with the type of study that the patient is enrolled in.
- Responds to data clarification requests in a timely manner.
- Maintains subject screening logs and protocol deviation logs.
- Maintains a spreadsheet tracking updates to database of all subjects referred to research.
- Completes documentation on each study visit that is used to track all study related activities so that time, effort and materials can be accounted for on a monthly basis.
- Works collaboratively with the other members of the clinical research team and the clinical and administrative support teams to ensure all protocols are followed and that there is timely documentation and submission of study data.
- Performed unmasked / masked roles as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience in back office Ophthalmology ideal (tester, OA,Ability to adhere to Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPPA, IRB regulation, and principal of research designDetail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPersonable; empathetic with subject's needs and concernsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalismFlexible schedule working Monday-FridayOccasional travel to other RCA locations in Metro ValleyBenefits & Perks
Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!