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University of Miami · 3 days ago

Clinical Research Participant Specialist

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami is currently seeking a Clinical Research Participant Specialist to work onsite in Miami. This role involves assisting in community outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention of participants for clinical studies/trials, along with scheduling assessments and conducting interviews.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Participates in the implementation of policies and procedures to accomplish program goals

Participates in outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities

Participates in community events and other activities to increase program awareness

Helps design and implement culturally appropriate recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies

Recruits, enrolls and retains participants into the study including obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews and questionnaire completion with research participants according to detailed procedures and guidelines

Participates in the scheduling of appointments for program participants

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

Conducts basic examinations such us height, weight, automated blood pressure reading, and hip waist ratios according to detailed procedures and guidelines

Maintains logs/progress reports to track prospective and enrolled participants as well as participants for follow up program activities

Oversees procedures for collecting, processing, and shipping biospecimens to the designated biobank

Assists on the maintenance and calibration of study equipment

Helps develop forms for collecting/summarizing data as needed

Enters data and assists with the creation and maintenance of databases

Verifies accuracy, integrity and consistency of research data and participates in data quality control

Provides assistance with IRB processes (e.g., abiding by requirement for reporting safety or study deviations, initiating modifications to study procedures, etc.)

Conducts phlebotomy procedures as needed

Participates in ongoing UM and research related trainings

Maintains all required research certifications

Assists with other research and administrative activities as assigned

Local travel involved

Qualification

PhlebotomyClinical research experienceMicrosoft OfficeRecruitment experienceBilingual (English/Spanish)Interpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsAttention to detailVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Minimum one year of related experience required

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary

Ability to interact with a variety of audiences

Recruitment, phone scheduling and participant outreach experience

Preferred

Bilingual in (English and Spanish) is preferred

Phlebotomy certification is preferred

Prior experience conducting research recruitment activities is preferred

Strong verbal communication, interviewing, and writing skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Compiling data, maintaining confidentiality, and working as a reliable team member

Accurately, and carefully documenting all study participant interactions in a timely fashion

Complete service plans and participant evaluations as directed

Creativity, flexibility, sound judgment, and ability to take initiative

Experience or willingness to undergo training to perform phlebotomy

Commitment to the University's core values

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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