Ophthalmic Clinical Trials Coordinator

SoCal Eye; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCal Eye in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Clinical Trials Coordinator to support daily trial activities and regulatory compliance. You will review protocols, assist in patient recruitment and screening, schedule visits, and help perform examinations to determine trial eligibility.

You will process specimens, maintain logs, verify EMR data, and respond to sponsor queries. The role requires 1–2 years ophthalmology experience and LPT certification, with potential bilingual Spanish benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• 1–2 years ophthalmology or related clinical research experience required.
• Limited phlebotomy technician (LPT) required; ability to process blood samples.

Responsibilities

• Reviews trial protocols and eligibility criteria and explains study details to candidates.
• Assists in recruitment, screening, and scheduling of participant visits.
• Performs or assists with preliminary eye exams and testing to determine trial qualification.
• Processes specimens and maintains documentation; verifies EMR and charts are accurate.
• Maintains enrollment logs, equipment maintenance logs, and temperature logs for investigational products.
• Responds to sponsor queries and serves as back-up to the Trials Manager.
• Participates in trial training and obtains required certifications (IATA, GCP).
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and service standards are upheld.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

SoCal Eye in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Clinical Trials Coordinator to support daily trial activities and regulatory compliance. You will review protocols, assist in patient recruitment and screening, schedule visits, and help perform examinations to determine trial eligibility.

You will process specimens, maintain logs, verify EMR data, and respond to sponsor queries. The role requires 1–2 years ophthalmology experience and LPT certification, with potential bilingual Spanish benefits.