Clinical Research Technician

Retina Consultants of Texas; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Plans

Vision Insurance Plan

Dental Insurance Plan

401K Contribution

Life Insurance

PTO and Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive Rewards Program

Certification Opportunities

Job summary

A leading retina-only ophthalmology practice in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a candidate responsible for documenting and summarizing ocular examinations while maintaining patient flow. The ideal candidate will perform comprehensive patient histories, assist in clinical procedures, and support research functions. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a Bachelor’s in Biology and bilingual capabilities. Join a team dedicated to preserving vision and providing top-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor of Science/Biology preferred.
• Previous healthcare or research experience preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities preferred (English primary).

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient history.
• Perform and document visual acuity tests.
• Assist physicians with procedures maintaining safety protocols.
• Provide compassionate patient care throughout clinic flow.
• Conduct informed consent processes for research studies.
• Maintain cleanliness and manage supply stock in exam and procedure rooms.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Ability to articulate complex concepts

Bilingual capabilities (English primary)

Quick learner

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor of Science/Biology

Tools

Nextech EMR

Job description

Overview

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an individual who will be responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status within a high volume practice. The candidate will work exclusively within the EMR system (Nextech) supporting the providers as they interact with the patient. The candidate must be able to travel to multiple clinics to meet the needs of patients and providers, and support the clinic's variable hours (Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm). Schedules are provided weekly based on the physician’s clinic, patient and surgery schedules. Clinic staff also have the opportunity for weekend hours if available.

Introductory Period Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Rewards Program
• Certification Opportunities

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is one of the largest and most respected retina‑only ophthalmology practices in the United States, committed to preserving the patient’s vision. RCTX has three certified research centers and is home to the Greater Houston Retina Research Center, one of the country’s leading sites for retinal research. All RCTX physicians are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specialize exclusively in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous, and macula. In addition, RCTX has an ocular oncology division, which focuses on cancer treatments for the eye. Our surgeons have studied at some of the most renowned institutions in the nation and all have graduated at the very top of their classes.

RCTX is part of Retina Consultants of America (RCA), the largest network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA’s physician‑centered practice management model, physicians continue to drive clinical and practice culture while benefitting from the available business expertise, resources and shared best practices. RCTX follows all CDC and local authority protocols to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, providers, employees and communities.

RCTX is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

Responsibilities

Clinical Functions

• Obtains comprehensive patient history including chief complaint, history of present illness, family history of ocular and general illnesses, history of allergies, and current medications.
• Accurately performs and documents visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, motility, pupillary function tests, dilation and ocular tonometry.
• Assists physicians with laser procedures, injections and minor procedures while maintaining sterile and safe environment protocols.
• Performs intraocular pressure checks after injections.
• Provides compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow.
• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms and oversees backup supply stock levels.
• Counsels, consents, sets up and assists with in‑office procedures.

Research Functions

• Counsels and educates patients regarding clinical trials, articulating complex study information clearly.
• Conducts informed consent processes for research studies.
• Administers all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects.
• Prepares visit‑specific documentation and charts for the Physician Clinic Team.
• Promptly requests all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting.
• Processes and ships laboratory biological samples for analysis.
• Coordinates and schedules subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines.
• Transcribes subject study information from source documents to Electronic Case Report Forms.
• Obtains any applicable additional or required sponsor training and/or certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor of Science/Biology preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Previous healthcare or research experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex concepts.
• Quick learning ability and adaptability.
• Bilingual capabilities preferred (English primary).

Core Values

• Demonstrates hard work and dedication.
• Exhibits authentic care for patients and colleagues.
• Shows innovation and problem‑solving abilities.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to walk and stand for entire work shift.
• Must be able to move frequently from standing and sitting depending on exam room configuration during clinic sessions.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly‑lit setting.
• Must be able to hear softly spoken words.
• Must be able to provide support for elderly patients getting in and out of exam chairs.
• Lifting required up to 30 pounds.