Clinical Research Participant Specialist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Clinical Research Participant Specialist to work in Miami. The Clinical Research Participant Specialist assists in community outreach, recruitment, and enrollment of participants for clinical studies/trials. Moreover, the Clinical Research Participant Specialist schedules assessments, completes clinical intakes and assessments, conducts in-person and telephone interviews, and markets clinical studies/trials.

Requirements

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.
Ablility to interact with a variety of audiences.
Recruitment, phone scheduling and participant outreach experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience conducting research recruitment activities is preferred.
Bilingual in (English and Spanish) is preferred.
Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the design 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.
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.
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 as 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.