Clinical Trials Coordinator

Job Details: Job Location: Long Beach - Long Beach, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Purpose: 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 and be able 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 Assists in scheduling participants for visits and procedures to ensure study protocol is followed during the visit 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 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  Performs other duties as assignedQualifications: Requirements: Education: BA/BS degree preferred Experience: 1-2 years ophthalmology, optometry, and/or related clinical research required License/certification: MA, COA, COT, or OSC preferred, but not required Limited phlebotomy technician (LPT) required, ability to process and handling blood  Outstanding commination skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate in English; 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 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. Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs.  Position: Clinical Trials Assistant DOL Status: Non-Exempt/ Full-Time Pay Range: $19 - $27 Reports to: Clinical Trials Manager     It is the policy of SoCal Eye to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment since race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. SoCal Eye prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.