Clinical Research Participant Specialist (Hussman Institute) Job

The Department of Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Participant Specialist. The Clinical Research Participant Specialist 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.


• 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.

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.

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum one year of related experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Able to interact with a variety of audiences.


• Recruitment, phone scheduling and outreach experience


• Prior Experience conducting recruitment preferred


• Strong verbal communication, interviewing, and writing skills in both English and Spanish/Creole.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills.


• Compiling data, maintaining confidentiality, and working as a team member.


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


• Complete service plans and participant evaluations as directed.


• Attend staff meetings, chart reviews, ongoing trainings and community meetings.


• Attend weekly supervision with Clinical Research Coordinator.


• Work with the project team for appropriate community resource referrals and coordination.


• 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.


• 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.