Clinical Trials Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Long Beach - Long Beach, CA 90805Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $30.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPurpose: 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.
Ability to explain all the details of the study to candidates and to execute the informed consent
Assists in the recruitment and screening of potential trial candidates by reviewing patient charts and responding to referred patients through recruiting services
Schedules participants for visits and procedures to ensure study protocol is followed accurately
Performs or assists with any necessary preliminary eye exams and testing on potential candidates to determine qualification for a trial
Assists with processing blood samples, urine samples, and/or pregnancy tests
Processes any trial related specimens and maintains the appropriate documentation
Verifies Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and paper charts are accurate and that exam/tests results are being consistently documented in any applicable records
Assists in completely weekly enrollment/screening logs
Responds to system or sponsor generated queries regarding participants
Maintains monthly equipment maintenance logs for scales, tonometer, centrifuges, thermometers, and other equipment used during a study
Maintains daily temperature logs for any onsite investigational products
Submits requests for patient compensation checks
Ability to work in a clinical setting; performs technical work ups and operating various ophthalmic equipment such as, tonometry tests, OCT, visual field tests, etc.
Acts as back-up to the Clinical Trials Manager/Lead to answer any patient, sponsor, or physician questions regarding current studies
Participates in trial specific training courses to obtain any required certifications, including but not limited to IATA Certification and Good Clinical Practices Certification
Maintains strict patient protocols in accordance with practice policies/ HIPAA requirements
Performs all duties to SoCal Eye’s Service Standards of Excellence and Teamwork
Position requires cross collaboration and coverage within other clinic practice areas, such as back-office clinic, testing, pre-ops, and clerical work.
Performs other duties as assigned and may work overtime as needed

QualificationsRequirements

Education: High School diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience: 1-2 years ophthalmology, optometry, or experience in the eye space required

Clinical Trials 1-2 years preferred

License/certification: MA, COA, COT, or OSC preferred, but not required
Limited phlebotomy technician (LPT) required, ability to process and handle blood
Outstanding commination skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate in English required; Bilingual in Spanish, a plus
Excellent customer service skills with ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds
Intermediate Computer skills; MS office, Power Point, Excel, required

Working knowledge of PM/EHR software required; Compulink preferred

Specifications

Working Hours; M- F; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Work 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.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Interpersonal

Effective communication skills; oral and written.
Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.

Critical Thinking

Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies for cases

according to patient needs and physician preference cards.

Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
Above average organization skills.

Physical Demands

Ability to hear alarms, equipment, and/or client/patient calls.
Ability to hear & follow instructions from physician/department staff.
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to control, handle, or feel objects tools, equipment, or controls.
Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and stand for long periods at a time.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion

Position: Clinical Trials Coordinator DOL Status: Non-Exempt/ Full-Time Pay Range: Level 1: $23 - $27 Level 2: $25 -$30 Reports to: Clinical Trials Manager

“SoCal Eye is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”