Clinical Research Assistant 3- Ophthalmology

Senior Clinical Research Assistant participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting and/or patient interfacing activities for a clinical research study. Dependent upon primary area of assignment performs duties in one of the following areas. Some positions may perform a combination of these duties.

Patient interfacing activities: Participates in coordinating and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies involving SOC or FDA approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols; assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires; assists with training and onboarding new Clinical Research Assistants 2 and 3 as a preceptor.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelors Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

For Patient Interfacing focused positions:
At least one year of experience that included at least 6 months patient interfacing experience in a clinical support capacity and at least 6 months experience in a clinical research capacity required; proficient computer skills required. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.