Patient Recruitment Specialist (Research)
Urology San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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The Patient Recruitment Specialist collaborates with the Director of Research, Investigators, and clinical site staff to recruit subjects for clinical trials. Our studies span a wide range of health issues, including urological cancers, overactive bladder, hot flashes, and more. A Recruitment Specialist's fundamental objective is to support the enrollment of clinical research studies. Work directly with research staff throughout the open enrollment periods to maintain recruitment efforts.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages recruitment calls, including incoming calls and cold calls to potential patients
Conducts phone screening interviews with patients according to IRB guidelines and makes informed decisions based on clear eligibility guidelines
Works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators to execute recruitment goals and determine participant eligibility
Schedules participant screening visits and performs reminder calls
Maintains valid recruitment data through database updates and other tools as necessary
Follows recruitment policies & procedures for tracking participants
Understands and abides by Urology San Antonio Clinical Trials Standards of Practice Guidelines
Implements recruitment activities to include implementing recruiting strategies, preparing action goals and schedules, and identifying venues
Provides weekly status updates on recruitment activities
Maintains regular contact with interested agencies, even when recruitment for a specific study is not underway
Updates project staff regularly on recruitment and community engagement activities and liaises with other staff on recruitment efforts
Works with the research team to complete data collection, timely data input, program evaluation and development, and reporting of results
Maintains and updates the website and social media accounts on relevant information, including upcoming and past events and studies
Screens subject charts in the EMR system using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant's eligibility or exclusion daily
Builds a database of potential and future study patients
Aids the Research Team in maintaining effective and ongoing communication with the sponsor, research participants, Directors, and PI during the study
Assists the Research Team in the protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with Federal regulations
Attends study meetings as needed
Reads and understands each assigned protocol
Prepares progress reports
Escalates any critical or major findings or trends to the Director
Provide regular reports to the Directors to advise the leadership of quality issues and to guide enterprise process corrections & improvements
Support other departments on ad hoc projects
Perform other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other functions and Responsibilities COMPETENCIES
Ethical conduct
Flexibility
Takes initiative
Personal effectiveness and credibility
Stress management and composure
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well independently
Maintain confidentiality
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Manage and coordinate operations patient visits and schedules
Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing, and supporting PIs for multiple projects
Provides exceptional attention to detail
Able to work independently with little feedback or direction
Works effectively and collaboratively with team members to accomplish goals
Balances tasks with competing priorities effectively without supervision
Solicits & responds positively to direction & constructive criticism from supervisors, managers, & peers.
QUALIFICATIONS Required
One year of experience in outreach activities, public speaking, and giving presentations.
Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills
1+ years' work experience in a healthcare-related field
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The Patient Recruitment Specialist collaborates with the Director of Research, Investigators, and clinical site staff to recruit subjects for clinical trials. Our studies span a wide range of health issues, including urological cancers, overactive bladder, hot flashes, and more. A Recruitment Specialist's fundamental objective is to support the enrollment of clinical research studies. Work directly with research staff throughout the open enrollment periods to maintain recruitment efforts.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages recruitment calls, including incoming calls and cold calls to potential patients
Conducts phone screening interviews with patients according to IRB guidelines and makes informed decisions based on clear eligibility guidelines
Works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators to execute recruitment goals and determine participant eligibility
Schedules participant screening visits and performs reminder calls
Maintains valid recruitment data through database updates and other tools as necessary
Follows recruitment policies & procedures for tracking participants
Understands and abides by Urology San Antonio Clinical Trials Standards of Practice Guidelines
Implements recruitment activities to include implementing recruiting strategies, preparing action goals and schedules, and identifying venues
Provides weekly status updates on recruitment activities
Maintains regular contact with interested agencies, even when recruitment for a specific study is not underway
Updates project staff regularly on recruitment and community engagement activities and liaises with other staff on recruitment efforts
Works with the research team to complete data collection, timely data input, program evaluation and development, and reporting of results
Maintains and updates the website and social media accounts on relevant information, including upcoming and past events and studies
Screens subject charts in the EMR system using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant's eligibility or exclusion daily
Builds a database of potential and future study patients
Aids the Research Team in maintaining effective and ongoing communication with the sponsor, research participants, Directors, and PI during the study
Assists the Research Team in the protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with Federal regulations
Attends study meetings as needed
Reads and understands each assigned protocol
Prepares progress reports
Escalates any critical or major findings or trends to the Director
Provide regular reports to the Directors to advise the leadership of quality issues and to guide enterprise process corrections & improvements
Support other departments on ad hoc projects
Perform other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other functions and Responsibilities COMPETENCIES
Ethical conduct
Flexibility
Takes initiative
Personal effectiveness and credibility
Stress management and composure
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well independently
Maintain confidentiality
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Manage and coordinate operations patient visits and schedules
Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing, and supporting PIs for multiple projects
Provides exceptional attention to detail
Able to work independently with little feedback or direction
Works effectively and collaboratively with team members to accomplish goals
Balances tasks with competing priorities effectively without supervision
Solicits & responds positively to direction & constructive criticism from supervisors, managers, & peers.
QUALIFICATIONS Required
One year of experience in outreach activities, public speaking, and giving presentations.
Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills
1+ years' work experience in a healthcare-related field
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