Clinical Research Participant Specialist
University of Miami

Job Info

---

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.

The Department of Hussman Institute is currently seeking a full time Clinical Research Participant Specialist to work in Miami. The Clinical Research Participant Specialist assists in community outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention 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, and marketing clinical studies/trials.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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

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

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Experience:

No Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  
• 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.
  

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A5

---