Research Clinical Assistant BCVA

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 Visual Acuity Examiner is primarily responsible for performing standardized refraction and visual acuity as required by various study protocols and manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon 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
• Refracting experience a MUST
• 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

Duties:

• Communicates/coordinates patient flow with other members of the study team.
• Performs manifest refraction and visual acuity with loose lenses per protocol, low luminance and speed-reading testing (MN Read and Radner) in a timely manner, and with accuracy, per the study protocols.
• Performs Pell-Robson Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision testing, and any other vision testing that suits the needs of the clinical trials such as AST
• Performs study/protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner
• Familiar with the vision portion of all protocols
• Correctly utilize the manual lensometer to read RX’s from glasses.
• Performs Keratometry
• Obtains intraocular pressure (tonopen and goldman applanation) and dilates patients per the study protocols.
• Accurately files and can locate study essential study documents as requested by study team.
• Assists with a variety of projects and performs other duties as assigned. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Obtain various sponsor-required certifications within a timely manner
• Maintain and status of certifications (i.e. not letting a certification expire)
• Responsible for ensuring the visual acuity lane is properly certified and is kept to the certification requirements
• Maintains all equipment, lenses, and charts required for Visual Acuity testing
• Maintains and updates records of all certified equipment (i.e., burn-in logs and the record of light bulbs changes for primary and back-up bulbs) and provides sponsors and Clinical Trial staff with updated information
• Maintains good relationships with vendors and sponsors and addresses deviations in a timely manner
• Assists the Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Director as needed

Level II

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• VAE Level I >3 months – 1 year
• Prior annual review or promotion assessment exceeds expectations and shows proficiency in the job requirements

Duties:

All duties included in VAE Level I in addition to:

• Trains and coordinates certifications for new Visual Acuity Examiner(s).
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring visits when VA lanes need to be certified
• Scheduling certification of lanes with VAE Certifying Agency

Minimum Demonstrated Skills/Qualifications:

• Possesses excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow
• Pays meticulous attention to detail
• Takes initiative
• Possesses insight and energy to prioritize quickly
• Demonstrates high-level critical thinking skills
• Cooperates with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients in a positive, energetic, and professional manner
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills, both personal and written
• Abounds in organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrates ability to effectively convey ideas and information
• Able to creatively generate ideas with excellent follow through

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have for Vision Testing?
• How many years of experience do you have for Visual Acquity?

Work Location: One location

Salary : $23 - $-1