Clinical Research Participant Specialist at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Participant Specialist position. The incumbent assists in community outreach, recruitment and enrollment of participants for clinical studies/trials. Key responsibilities of this role include scheduling assessments, completion of clinical intakes and assessments, conducting in-person and telephone interviews, marketing clinical studies/trials and.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the designs and implementation of overall recruiting strategy for clinical studies/trials.
  
  


• Sources and recruits study participants by using databases, social media, hospitals, mental health clinics, shelter programs, etc.
  
  


• Prescreens and evaluates candidates for study participation. Provides analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to leadership.
  
  


• Acts as a point of contact and builds influential client relationships during prescreen process.
  
  


• Communicates effectively with participants and referral sources.
  
  


• Markets clinical trials to community and participates in community outreach events to promote study awareness.
  
  


• Schedules and conducts marketing presentations to various referral sources.
  
  


• Understands clinical protocols (i.e. Phase I to Phase IV), associated study specifications and develops effective client recruitment programs accordingly.
  
  


• Acts as a primary liaison between referral sources and the organization.
  
  


• Completes required forms during the initial evaluation: demographic form, intake form, database consent form, releases of information, etc. and reviews the criteria for the programs.
  
  


• Updates and maintain patient database with required information.
  
  


• Visits appropriate referral sources (i.e. hospitals, clinics, etc.) to market clinical studies/trials and conducts face-to-face screenings and assessments to determine eligibility; communicates with family or persons involved in participant's care.
  
  


• Designs and develops client education materials as needed.
  
  


• Attends and participates in meetings with interdisciplinary treatment team as needed.
  
  


• Maintains participant confidentiality at all times.
  
  


• Attends field related conferences/seminars/trainings as approved by supervisor.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

Department Specific Functions

• Participate in community events and activities to increase awareness of the project
  
  


• Help design and implement culturally appropriate recruitment strategies
  
  


• Maintains effective lines of communications (phone/emails) with potential and enrolled participants to ensure adherence to study goals and objectives are met.
  
  


• Recruit and enroll participants into the study including obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews and questionnaire completion with research participants according to detailed procedures and guidelines
  
  


• Participate in outreach, recruitment and retention activities
  
  


• Entering data, assisting with the creation and maintenance of databases
  
  


• Maintaining all required research certifications
  
  


• Assisting with other research and administrative activities as assigned.
  
  

This is a full-time regular position. Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate the needs of the clients - Some evenings and weekends. Local traveling involved. Travel to national meetings and trainings may also be required. Candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to final offer of employment being made.



This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
  
  


• Minimum one year of related experience required.
  
  

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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