Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY is the premier retinal care destination for patients across Long Island, Queens, NYC, and beyond. Founded in 1981, our team of nationally-recognized retina specialists and surgeons have established themselves as distinguished physicians, compassionate providers, and key thought leaders in the retina care community. We are committed to providing a compassionate and ethical environment that focuses on patient-centered care. From diagnostics to clinical trials, we bring clarity, transparency, and humanity to all aspects of what we do. We have a very high level of patient satisfaction and are proud of our reputation, online and in the medical community. https://www.vrcny.com/why-vrc
Position Summary
The research assistant is primarily responsible for assisting in research patient visits according to ICH-GCP guidelines and according to the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending on individual experience/knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time.
Job Description
Level I
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:
- High School diploma or the equivalent, with significant relevant experience
- College Degree Preferred
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Effective oral and written communication
- Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols
- Adapt quickly with each new change and must be flexible with change of any system or method.
- Ophthalmology and/or Optometry experience preferred
- Phlebotomy Experience Preferred
Duties:
- Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol
- Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for Clinical Research Coordinator
- Observe Coordinator in patient case and management
- Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and assist in subject care and management
- Observe, assist, collect and record all necessary data for follow up (e.g. adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.) study visits (Phase 2 & 3; NO Gene Therapy)
- Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms
- Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
- Set up, prepare subject, and conduct electrocardiograms (ECG) on subjects as required per study protocol
- Promptly request all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting
- Process and ship laboratory biological samples for analysis
- Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections
- Perform trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing (For ISTs only, at selected sites)
- Inform subjects and obtain written re-consents in regard to ICF's
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any phlebotomy experience?
Work Location: In person
