Clinical Research Coordinator Description: Assures that RNW fulfills all requirements in accordance with all applicable governing regulations to ensure the rights and protection of human subjects in clinical trials. Works in collaboration with physicians to identify, prescreen and recruit eligible patients. Develops Research Fee Slips specific to each study working alongside the Business Services Lead and Patient and Business Services Manager. Creates, reviews, maintains and updates protocols, brochures, advertisements, informed consents, SOPS, the research intranet, subject information templates and patient files. Assures that RNW fulfills all requirements of studies, obtains study specific essential documentation and required materials from the sponsor, and ensures that all requirements are documented in the regulatory binder and implemented consistently throughout the trial. Establishes and maintains working relationships with RNW staff, local and central IRBs. Submits regulatory documents on the behalf of the clinic site and assists in the resolution of issues to IRB submissions and the approval process throughout the study. Takes personal initiative, exhibits self-motivation, and must be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Obtain patient histories and performs refractions, EKGs, visual acuities, tonometry and other tests according to study protocols. Communicate with physicians and staff to apprise them of changes in study protocols. Instruct patients regarding study, protocols, and procedures. Maintain thorough knowledge of informed consents. Coordinate all study activities including scheduling patient appointments and acting as a liaison between physicians, the sponsor and Sylvan clinic staff (Routinely meet with physicians and Sylvan Clinical Site Supervisor to streamline research patient flow). Maintain exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials in accordance with RNW policy/process. Maintain adequate medical supplies and investigational products required for the study. Order and maintain drugs and supplies for studies. Attend executive director approved investigator meetings and conferences, representing RNW in a professional manner, and act appropriately at all times.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities: EHR experience preferred (NextGen experience desirable); excellent communication and interpersonal skills; 45+ WPM; flexibility and adaptability; critical thinking; detail oriented; critical thinking; team focus.

Required Education – Bachelor's preferred. JCAHPO certification or COT or COMT level preferred.

Experience – One year research experience preferred. One-year medical office experience required. Experience in Ophthalmology highly desirable.

Retina Northwest has been providing cutting-edge and compassionate care to patients with conditions of the retina and vitreous in the Portland/Vancouver community since 1985. Retina Northwest physicians and staff utilize the latest medical diagnostic and surgical treatment to provide the best possible outcome and future for our patients.

Retina Northwest is looking for great teammates who are motivated and enthusiastic to join our team in providing the highest quality specialized care in the treatment of threatening diseases and injuries of the retina and vitreous. All team members share a common commitment to serve our patients and each other with an emphasis on respect, consideration, and care while observing our Core Values of Accountability, Compassion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Focus, Integrity, Quality, & Teamwork.

Clinic Locations: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, East Pavilion, 6th Floor, Portland OR; Sylvan Hill, Highlands Building, 2nd Floor, Portland OR; Providence Portland Medical Center, 4th Floor, Portland OR; Oswego Town Square, 1st Floor, Lake Oswego OR; Vancouver Stonemill Center, 1st Floor, Vancouver WA; Providence Seaside Medical Center, 1st Floor, Seaside OR

Administrative Office Location: 4225 NE St. James Road, Vancouver WA; Main Line 503-274-2121 and www.retinanorthwest.com