Clinical Research Assistant

Retina Consultants of Texas; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings options

Paid time off and holidays

Certification opportunities

Job summary

Retina Consultants of Texas in Bellaire is seeking a Research Assistant to enhance patient visits according to established protocols. This role involves coordinating visits, managing patient data, and assisting with clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to research guidelines.

Preferred candidates exhibit effective multitasking skills and strong communication abilities. With a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, opportunity for career growth exists within a supportive research environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset for accurate data recording.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits.
• Prepare documentation for Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Assist in patient care and management.
• Accurately collect data during study visits.
• Scribe ocular exams for doctors and confirm treatments.

Skills

Bilingual

Multitasking

Computer efficiency

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Overview

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness for the World to See. The position will be responsible for assisting in research patient visits according to ICH‑GCP guidelines and the IRB‑approved study protocol or manual of procedures. Day‑to‑day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience/knowledge and the needs of the organization. The role will be based at the Bellaire Clinic and requires support of the Research Department hours of 6:30am–5pm Monday through Friday, with weekly schedules based on the provider’s clinic, patient, and surgery schedules.

Benefits

• Employee‑Paid Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre‑taxed contributions, and 401(k) retirement savings (Roth and Traditional options) starting with hire.
• Employer‑Paid Benefits: Long‑term disability, $25,000 basic life insurance, 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards and recognition platform, WellHub Starter Plan gym membership, paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday annually.
• Starting pay rate: $19.00 per hour, eligible for overtime.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: RCTX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.

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 in regard to ICF’s.
• Assist Coordinator in patient care and management.
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and subject care and management.
• Accurately collect and record all necessary data (e.g., demographics, medical history, adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.) during study visit.
• 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.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory biological samples for analysis.
• Perform intraocular pressure checks post‑injections.
• Review and resolve data management queries as needed.
• Trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to multitask.
• Computer efficient.
• Communicates well both verbally and electronically (email, MS Teams, etc.).
• Detail oriented.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required with a Bachelor’s degree; otherwise at least 4 years of ophthalmic experience.