A busy nine physician Ophthalmology practice specializing in retinal diseases is currently seeking a Clinical Trial Refractionist / Injection Assistant with 2 years of Ophthalmology experience for a full-time position at our Florence, SC location. Job Responsibilities Duties:
Communicates/coordinates subject flow with other members of the study team.
Performs manifest refraction and best corrected 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 Pelli-Robson or MARS Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision testing, and any other vision testing that suits the needs of the clinical trials such as AST.
Familiar with the vision portion of all protocols in a detailed, accurate manner.
Correctly utilize the manual lensometer to read RX's from glasses.
Performs auto-refraction and keratometry.
Obtains intraocular pressure (Tonopen and Goldman applanation) and instills dilation drops per the study protocols.
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 bulb 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 and other duties as assigned.
Additional testing (i.e. microperimetry, microscopy, etc.) allowed by protocol.
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.
Understands and uses proper sterile technique.
Assisting in minor office surgery to include ocular preparation for sterile injections.
Preparation for the eye for sterile intravitreal injection.
Verify obtained authorizations. Required Skills and Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, with significant relevant experience.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
At least 2 years' experience in ophthalmology and/or optometry experience preferred.
Refracting experience preferred.
Effective oral and written communication.
Delivers safe and appropriate care to subjects in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols.
Preferred JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmology Assistant certification. Physical Requirements:
Ability to view patient images and operate computer devices, frequent use of a computer terminal. Ability to communicate via speech and hearing. Must be able to stand, walk, bend at knees and waist, raise arms over head, and lift up to 35 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation. EEO Statement:
Palmetto Retina Center, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.