Clinical Trials Coordinator

Purpose: To act as the assistant to the Clinical Trials Manager and Lead by helping with day-to-day trial activities to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Duties include reviewing protocols, scheduling, and screening patients, and performing necessary exams/testing in relation to the study.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Reviews and understands trial protocols and requirements in order understand the inclusion/exclusion criteria and be able to explain all the details of the study to candidates and to execute the informed consentAssists in the recruitment and screening of potential trial candidates by reviewing patient charts and responding to referred patients through recruiting servicesAssists in scheduling participants for visits and procedures to ensure study protocol is followed during the visitPerforms or assists with any necessary preliminary eye exams and testing on potential candidates to determine qualification for a trialAssists with processing blood samples, urine samples, and/or pregnancy testsProcesses any trial related specimens and maintains the appropriate documentationVerifies Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and paper charts are accurate and that exam/tests results are being consistently documented in any applicable recordsAssists in completely weekly enrollment/screening logsResponds to system or sponsor generated queries regarding participantsMaintains monthly equipment maintenance logs for scales, tonometer, centrifuges, thermometers, and other equipment used during a studyMaintains daily temperature logs for any onsite investigational productsSubmits requests for patient compensation checksActs as back-up to the Clinical Trials Manager/Lead to answer any patient, sponsor, or physician questions regarding current studiesParticipates in trial specific training courses to obtain any required certifications, including but not limited to IATA Certification and Good Clinical Practices CertificationMaintains strict patient protocols in accordance with practice policies/ HIPAA requirementsPerforms all duties to SoCal Eye’s Service Standards of Excellence and TeamworkPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:Education: BA/BS degree preferredExperience: 1-2 years ophthalmology, optometry, and/or related clinical research requiredLicense/certification: MA, COA, COT, or OSC preferred, but not requiredLimited phlebotomy technician (LPT) required, ability to process and handling bloodOutstanding commination skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate in English; Bilingual in Spanish, a plusExcellent customer service skills with ability to relate to patients of diverse backgroundsIntermediate Computer skills; MS office, Power Point, Excel, requiredSpecifications:Working Hours; M- F; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMWork is performed in a clinical setting. Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for up to 8 hours with bending, stooping, squatting, sitting, twisting, and reaching. Including ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, and repeat the same movements. Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs.Position: Clinical Trials AssistantDOL Status: Non-Exempt/ Full-TimePay Range: $19 - $27Reports to: Clinical Trials ManagerIt is the policy of SoCal Eye to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment since race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. SoCal Eye prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS