Research Assistant

GREGG T. KOKAME, MD JAMES C. LAI, MD SARAH READ, MD RAYMOND WEE, MD *
Excellence through Compassionate Clinical Care and State of the Art Research *

Pali Momi Physician Bldg.: 98-1079 Moanalua Road, #470, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 ~ Tel: (808) 487-8928, Fax: (808) 487-3699
Kuakini Medical Plaza: 321 N. Kuakini Street, #307, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 ~ Tel: (808) 523-6131, Fax: (808) 531-4374

Maui Clinic and Kauai Clinics (877) VIT-RET1 (848-7381)

C_ linical Studies since 1993 _

Surgical
⋅ SST: Submacular Surgery Trial
⋅ ARGUS II Retinal Prosthesis JOB DESCRIPTION
⋅ CIP-SMD-201601: Brachytherapy
Macular Hole
⋅ The Macular Hole Study Group

Wet-Macular Degeneration Name: __________________________
⋅ Visudyne™: VAM Trial Position: RESEARCH ASSISTANT
⋅ Macugen™: EOP1012
⋅ Lucentis™: MARINA, FOCUS,

SAILOR, HORIZON, HARBOR, A. Clinical Research: Multi-centered trials
⋅ AGN-150998: REACH a. Maintain a positive environment for patient care
⋅ siRNA: COBALT, QUARK
⋅ Eylea™: VIEW1 b. Understand study protocol, design, and MOP
⋅ VisTA: Visudyne Kenalog c. Documentation of source documents and CRFs for clinical
⋅ Lucentis™ ± Visudyne™: DENALI trials
⋅ isoNEP: Lpath
⋅ RTH 258: HAWK d. Perform patient care-IOP, vital signs, eye drops, etc.
⋅ AGN-150998: CEDAR e. Assist with patient scheduling
⋅ DE-120 35-002: VAPOR 1 f. Assist with entering/exiting patients to/from exam rooms
⋅ CLHA510X2201A: LHA510 g. Assist physician on scribing/treatment of patients
⋅ REGN910-3: ONYX
⋅ OHR-1601: MAKO h. Assist masked or unmasked physician during study visits
⋅ SB11-G31 i. Dispense study drugs
⋅ RTH 258: MERLIN ii. Set up/assist with injections
⋅ KHB-1801: PANDA
⋅ GR40844: LUCERNE i. Maintain/Obtain appropriate certifications per study
⋅ GB-102-002: ALTISSIMO j. Monitor laboratory kit expiration dates
Dry-Macular Degeneration k. Document study drug storage temperatures for both freezer
⋅ Acucela: ENVISION CLARITY
⋅ Lampalizumab: CHROMA and refrigerators
⋅ Lampalizumab: OMASPECT l. Scan fee tickets
⋅ OPH2003B: Zimura m. Transcribe study diagnostic reports
Diabetic Retinopathy
⋅ Intravitreal Triamcinolone vs n. Prepare charts/study records for study visits

Laser: DRCR.net o. Maintain Electronic data entry of study records
⋅ Vitrectomy for DME: DRCR.net
⋅

Avastin™ for DME: DRCR.net
⋅ Macugen™: EOP1013 B. RCH Research
⋅ Lucentis™: RISE a. Retrospective Studies
⋅ POSURDEX ± laser for DME i. Ensure IRB exemption or patient permission is obtained
⋅ siRNA: Degas for DME
⋅ Rapamycin: DIAMOND ii. Pull patient lists per ICD9/10 and procedure codes
⋅ Eylea™: VISTA 1009 iii. Assist with data collection, draft write up, perform
⋅ iCo-007: iDEAL for DME appropriate statistical analyses (using SPSS)
⋅ AGN-150998: PALM for DME iv. Critically review manuscript
⋅ Iluvien: PALADIN for DME
⋅ REGN910-3: RUBY v. Keep track of any outstanding drafts that need revision,
⋅ GR40349: YOSEMITE rejected manuscripts, ongoing data collection, etc.
⋅ CRTH258B2301: KESTREL vi. Assist in writing up methods, etc.
⋅ CRTH258B2305: KINGFISHER
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy vii. Keep track of submission deadlines/dates.
⋅ Lucentis™: PEARL ,PEARL- 2 viii. Keep track of submitted manuscripts.
⋅ Eylea™: EPIC
⋅ ix. Keep record of all published manuscripts

OPH2006: Zimura
Genetic Studies b. Statistics
⋅ Asian-AMD Genetic Predisposition i. Descriptive statistics of data
⋅ MaculaRisk
Vein Occlusion (CRVO/BRVO) ii. Check for significance values in data using T-test, chi-
⋅ Suprachoroidal CLS-TA: SAPPHIRE square, and linear regression tests
⋅ Suprachoroidal CLS-TA: TOPAZ
Vitreomacular Traction/Adhesion
⋅ JetreaTM: ORBIT www.retinahi.com

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C. Manuscript Reviews a. Confirm acceptance of a manuscript review i. Print full manuscript (save on file) ii. Collect and print all Abstracts from the manuscript’s reference page (save on file) iii. Give prints to GTK with specific due dates (send reminders 1 week and 1 day prior to deadline)

D. Clinical Skills a. Assist in work-up: IOP (applanation/tonopen), drops, vital signs, etc. b. Assist physician with scribe, injections, exiting patients from exam room

E. Students Internships a. Help organize student projects i. Keep students on task with projects ii. Double check on data collection and statistics

F. S.C.O.R.H. (Study Club for Ophthalmic Research in Hawaii) a. Collect Dues b. Sign in attendees

G. Willingness to grow into other areas of research and clinic flow.

H. Perform other job-related duties as necessary per instructions of the Research Manager,

Physicians, and Office Manager.

I agree with the above description of job responsibilities.

_________________________________ ________________________________
Signature of Employee Date Gregg T. Kokame, M.D. Date
Medical Director

_________________________________ ________________________________
Printed Name of Employee Hire Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Aiea, HI 96701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aiea, HI 96701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22