Clinical Research Patient Recruiter

Department: Patient Recruitment

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kansas City Research Institute

Reporting To: Jessica Hamilton

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to phone screen patients or caregivers in caring and empathetic manner.
• Document patient information correctly in the computer database
• Schedule/reschedule patient screen and prescreen appointments.  
• Manage incoming calls from patients interested in taking part in research studies.  
• Evaluate eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with site clinic staff.
• Learn and maintain knowledge regarding clinical research studies including inclusion and exclusion criteria for different studies.
• Record contact status of patients and document information in the database.
• Review, call and update sponsor patient portals as needed.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficiency with computer applications such as email, electronic health records, and basic applications.
• Ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm). 
• Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and have basic math proficiency.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.  Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
• Well-developed listening skills and the ability to work well alone as well as in a team atmosphere.  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changes in workloads and priorities.
• Ability to be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and exemplify a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of honesty and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and help find solutions. 
• Ability to handle highly sensitive patient health information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire. 
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.