Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Clinical Research Coordinator Job ID 2024-6745 Job Locations US-TX-Bellaire Category Clinical Staff Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview

At Retina & Vitreous of Texas, our retina specialists realize that medicine is multi-faceted and focus on providing the best personalized treatment to our patients and do so with state-of-the-art technology in a compassionate and attentive environment. Our physicians are board certified ophthalmologists by the American board of Ophthalmology and completed an additional two-year vitreoretinal surgical fellowship in diseases of the retina, macular, and vitreous. With six MD's and eleven offices in the Houston, TX area we have an ongoing mission to always deliver the best possible care.

Position Summary

Retina & Vitreous of Texas (RVT), in Bellaire, TX, is now hiring an enthusiastic Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical trials under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Principal Investigator, and the Research Director. The team member will implement and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical trials.  

Responsibilities Administratively and clinically manage 5-7 concurrently running clinical research trials, including data collection, data query response, and issue resolution within a timely manner. Identify adverse events and report per protocol guidelines. Assist in the planning and design of source documents for study protocols. Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsor representatives.  Provide patient care, not limited to but including greeting patients in a friendly and prompt manner, responding within appropriate time frame to patient questions and communications, escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying patient information, making necessary documentation within patient charts, discussing study protocols with patients, and ensuring correct informed consent is documented.   Work closely with physicians and doctors to update on changes in patient’s health.  Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications. Maintain knowledge of operation and maintenance of clinical equipment, drugs, and supplies.  Discuss study protocols with patients and verify the informed consent documentation Dispense study medication in a professional and accountable manner following protocol 

requirements 

Collect, process, and ship blood/urine specimens at scheduled patient visits Schedule all patient research visits and procedures consistent with protocol 

requirements 

Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against 

the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy 

Administer questionnaires/diaries per protocol. Maintain HIPAA compliance for all patient information. Adhere to all OSHA and Infectious Waste procedures. Obtain reading center certification and perform ophthalmic imaging and special testing when applicable Other duties as assigned.  Qualifications

Required: 

High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of clinical research experience required.   Experience in ophthalmology or medical practices preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 

 

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS 

Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, patient’s family members, physicians, clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (oral and written). Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency situations per protocol. Perform triage per specific office protocol procedures. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.  Ability to use Microsoft office programs Ability to use EMR and PM systems  Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&DShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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