Clinical Research Coordinator

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates located in San Antonio Texas offers compassionate care for every eye condition. (MCOA) Board certified physician's offer comprehensive eyecare their team is totally dedicated to help you see better.

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates (MCOA), in San Antonio, TX, is now hiring an enthusiastic Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical trials under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Principal Investigator, and the Research Director. The team member will implement and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical trials.  

A CRC is responsible for performing procedures and coordinating the execution of clinical trials in accordance with research protocols.

• Administratively and clinically manage 5-7 concurrently running clinical research trials, including data collection, data query response, and issue resolution within a timely manner. 
• Identify adverse events and report per protocol guidelines. 
• Assist in the planning and design of source documents for study protocols. 
• Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsor representatives.  
• Provide patient care, not limited to but including greeting patients in a friendly and prompt manner, responding within appropriate time frame to patient questions and communications, escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying patient information, making necessary documentation within patient charts, discussing study protocols with patients, and ensuring correct informed consent is documented.   
• Work closely with physicians and doctors to update on changes in patient’s health.  
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications. 
• Maintain knowledge of operation and maintenance of clinical equipment, drugs, and supplies.  
• Discuss study protocols with patients and verify the informed consent documentation 
• Dispense study medication in a professional and accountable manner following protocol requirements 
• Collect, process, and ship blood/urine specimens at scheduled patient visits 
• Schedule all patient research visits and procedures consistent with protocol  requirements 
• Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against  the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy 
• Administer questionnaires/diaries per protocol. 
• Maintain HIPAA compliance for all patient information. 
• Adhere to all OSHA and Infectious Waste procedures. 
• Obtain reading center certification and perform ophthalmic imaging and special testing when applicable 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years in healthcare, preferably ophthalmology, but not necessarily in clinical research
• Analytical mindset
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of laboratory procedures and equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
• High school diploma or equivalent GED

•  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• 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

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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