Clinical Research Coordinator

*Our Employee Benefits and Perks* * Fun company events and outings * Impactful company volunteering events * Travel to Investigator Meetings (optional) * Flexible schedule * 401(k) with match up to 3% * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account (HSA) * (HSA) Employer contributions * Vision insurance * 14 days per year of Paid time off * Employee assistance program * Professional development assistance * We educate and empower our employees to always learn and grow * Certification programs available for CCRC, IATA, and GCP *Who We Are* At Wagner Kapoor Research Institute, our mission is to save sight and enhance lives.
Our dedicated research team is committed to providing excellence in the pursuit of scientific advancement.
We believe in building personal connections with our patients and offering them the opportunity for novel treatment options in the fight against common retina diseases.
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" *The Role* Our Clinical Research Coordinators are medical professionals responsible for managing and ensuring the well-being of ophthalmic patients enrolled in clinical trials.
They work closely with the entire healthcare team to provide exceptional care to study patients and ensure that studies are conducted accurately and ethically.
Clinical Research Coordinators function as essential support, akin to a medical resident, with medical doctors heavily relying on their efforts and contributions to ensure the success and smooth operation of clinical trials.
In addition to their other responsibilities, Clinical Research Coordinators will also be tasked with identifying potential study subjects, approaching and discussing clinical trials with these individuals in a professional manner, and guiding them through the consenting and enrollment process to participate in the research.
This position is perfect for college applicants and students, particularly those on a pre-medicine course of study, looking to gain valuable experience in the field of clinical research and ophthalmology.
No experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training, and if you have previous skills in ophthalmology, that's a big plus.
Clinical research experience is desired but not required.
This role provides an excellent foundation for launching long-term career opportunities in the medical and research fields.
*Responsibilities* As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for: * Promoting and enrolling clinical research patients into clinical trials * All aspects of study patient care, including performing study-related tests, educating and obtaining consent from participants, dispensing study products, scheduling visits, completing source documentation, distributing stipends, and communicating with participants * Attending study surgeries and providing guidance for ASC staff * Identifying potential Adverse Events/Serious Adverse Events and following reporting requirements * Managing and dispensing investigational products * Tracking study supply inventory and re-ordering as necessary * Attending periodic investigator meetings * Facilitating communication between WKRI and Sponsors, IRBs, and labs * Capturing accurate and detailed source information * Completing data entry for all studies * Assisting study monitors with data review and query resolution * Ensuring study logs are completed in an appropriate and timely manner * Training study and clinic staff on protocol requirements and changes * Ensuring the highest level of protocol compliance at all times * Maintaining Good Clinical Practice Certification * Coordinating scheduling needs with other departments * Exhibiting high attention to detail and accuracy * Acquiring additional skills as necessary to perform the study being conducted * Performing additional duties when necessary *Who You Are* Required Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent * Driver's License * Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Gmail, Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Preferred Qualifications (not required): * Experience in ophthalmic imaging (SD-OCT, Color Fundus, etc.
) * Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) * Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) * Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) * Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification * Prior research-related experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Clinical Trials or Research: 1 year (Preferred) * Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person