What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant position at University Retina?
Company Overview
University Retina is a full-service practice that specializes in helping patients heal eyesight-robbing diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Led by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and retina specialists, the practice has locations in Oak Forest, Bedford Park, Lemont, and Lombard, Illinois.
With a dedication to education, technology, charity, and compassionate care, the University Retina team strives to provide patients with the highest level of retinal care in the world. The physicians diagnose and treat retinal-related conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment repair, and other disorders of the retina, vitreous, and macula.
All University Retina offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and each patient’s treatment plan includes the most current and effective therapies or services available.
Position Summary
We are actively recruiting for a Clinical Research Assistant to join our growing team at University Retina and Macula Associates.
A CRA is responsible for performing procedures and coordinating the execution of clinical trials in accordance with research protocols.
If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best-in-class organization, please apply with your resume.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and screen subjects to participate in trials.
- Coordinate patient visits and perform procedures related to research.
- Collect accurate data obtained from research visits.
- Monitor research participants to ensure adherence to study protocol.
- Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines including regulatory and ethical standards.
- Maintain relationships with site staff, study subjects, and sponsor delegates.
- Maintain compliance with all research Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Answer multi-line phone system.
- Greet patients, check patients in/out during clinic.
- Ensure patient transportation is set up for upcoming visits.
- Ensure patient stipends are distributed in a timely manner.
- Work well alongside CRC, Photographers, and Physicians to ensure EMR schedule is accurate.
- Make appointment reminder phone calls for upcoming visits. This includes reminding patients of upcoming assessments (extended imaging, blood work, urine samples, etc.)
- Administrative duties, faxing, and scanning medical records to/from PCP.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED at the minimum. College degree in the field of science preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one to two years experience in a healthcare or ophthalmology setting preferred but not required.
REQUIREMENTS: Computer skills, customer service skills, ability to travel to other office locations on occasion, ability to stay late or come in early if needed.
Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k w/ Match
- HSA/FSAe
- Telemedicine
- Generous PTO Package
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
- Employee Discounts and Perks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Life/AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
University Retina and Macula Associates, an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
