Clinical Research Assistant

Company: EyeSouth Partners LLC
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EyeSouth Partners ("EyeSouth") is an eye care management service organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services in throughout the Southeast. EyeSouth's partner practices' clinical mission is to provide high quality medical and surgical specialty eye care. EyeSouth supports its affiliated practices and physician partners with capital, administrative resources, operating expertise, and strategic guidance with an absolute focus on clinical quality and a patient-first culture. EyeSouth's affiliate network currently consists of over 95 doctors practicing at 60+ locations throughout Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana and with our near-term rapid growth strategy we have an ever-expanding corporate team. EyeSouth is experiencing tremendous growth due to favorable organic growth trends and an impressive track-record of successful affiliations (M&A). We are actively recruiting for an open position of Clinical Research Assistant, at our Affiliate, Georgia Retina. As one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the southeastern United States, Georgia Retina's board-certified ophthalmologists offer world-class expertise in the treatment of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Georgia Retina has continued to grow from two office locations to 12 office locations, their own surgery center, billing department, call center and study department. 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.Georgia Retina offers a competitive benefits package to its employees:+ Medical+ Dental+ Vision+ 401k w/ Match+ HSA/FSA+ Telemedicine (100% company paid)+ EAP (100% company paid)+ Group Life/AD&D (100% company paid)+ STD (100% company paid)+ LTD (100% company paid)+ Generous PTO Package+ 7.5 Paid Holidays+ Flexible Scheduling+ Employee Discounts and PerksGeorgia Retina is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Responsible for overseeingSupports and/or participates in the research process by assisting research staff in management of subjects and data specific to the subspecialty involvements assigned. They must provide excellent customer service and be responsible for working collaboratively with the Research Department to provide timely and accurate data entry. They will serve as backup for other functions on the Clinical Research Team.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Preparing study charts for upcoming study visits. + Correctly labeling and sending images to the appropriate Reading Center. + Completing case report forms (CRA) for PI review and approval.+ Obtaining physician signatures.+ Processing and shipping lab work.+ Recruiting subjects.+ Screens patient records, databases, and physician referral summaries for identification of prospective candidates for research protocols.+ Screening and scheduling subjects.+ Getting voluntary subject consent.+ Teaching subjects about protocol expectations for them.+ Performing study/protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner.+ Maintaining study files.+ Tracking subjects, avoiding lost-to-follow-up.+ Maintaining communication and correspondence (by telephone, email, fax, etc.) with subjects, sponsor, monitor and other site study personnel.+ Helping study monitors with CRA corrections (Example: Using black ink, put a single line through incorrect information so that others can still read the original entry. Add your signature and date of this change. Never use "white out" liquid correction fluid to make changes on regulatory or other documents including IRB and FDA forms.).+ Maintaining study-specific supplies and checking expiration dates.+ Preparing for study closure and archiving.+ Developing various spreadsheets. + Anticipating the needs of management by gathering records, reports, correspondence, or other specific information.+ Assisting the Clinical Research Coordinators and Director of Clinical Research as needed.+ Assisting clinic as needed if study coordinator is not in need of assistance.ABILITIES:+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.+ Ability to work under pressure, communicate, and present information.+ Ability to read, interpret and apply clinical research procedures.+ Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, organize and analyze information.+ Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.+ Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities.+ Ability to work effectively with staff, patients, and external agencies.+ Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years experience preferred, preferably in a clinical research setting.REQUIREMENTS: None.KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of the practice's policies, procedures and systems.+ Knowledge of medicine and ophthalmology. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.+ Knowledge of the English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.+ Knowledge of Mathematics.+ Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.+ Knowledge of Customer/Patient and Personal Service. This includes patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction.SKILLS:+ Skills in computer systems and applications.+ Skill in using a calculator.+ Skill in verbal and written communication.+ Skill in gathering and reporting information.+ Skill in coordination.+ Skill in active listening to patients- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.+ Skill in reading comprehension.+ Skill in critical thinking, judgment and decision making - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.+ Skill in time management. + Skill in active learning and learning strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.+ Skill in management of material resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Office setting - multiple locations. Involves frequent contact with patients, staff, and the public. Work may be stressful at times.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Work may require hand dexterity for office machine operations, stooping and bending to files and supplies, mobility to complete errands, or sitting for extended periods of time.Job ID: 2023-4100 External Company URL: https://www.eyesouthpartners.com/ Post End Date: 12/31/2023

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