Research Recruitment Assistant

Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)
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Alzheimer's Disease Center Engagement Staff

Position Title:
Research Recruitment Assistant

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is one of 31 nationally designated centers for AD research. The KU ADRC's vision is to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimer's in the region and across the state of Kansas through our research, education, and clinical care with the goal of finding a cure. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research and basic science research. In addition, we provide a wide variety of education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for patients and caregivers.

The KU ADRC Research Recruitment Assistant's role supports research participant recruitment and retention efforts for all ADRC supported studies. The Research Recruitment Assistant must possess a sound understanding of all KU ADRC research study basic entry criteria, as well as good working knowledge of medical conditions and medications in order to direct potential participants to studies best suited for them. As the first point of contact for newly engaged research participants, the Research Recruitment Assistant must have a personable demeanor and be comfortable interacting with a variety of personalities via many methods of communication (phone, email, mail, etc.). This Research Recruitment Assistant role will also be responsible for research recruitment support of Spanish speaking participants interested in research and other programs at the KU ADRC.

The KU ADRC recognizes that our Center, University, and Community are strengthened by a diverse and inclusive group of students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to welcoming diversity and to creating a climate of mutual respect that values our differences and our similarities. We strongly encourage applications from applicants who will enhance and stretch us in our continuing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant work experience
Complete fluency in Spanish and English as demonstrated in bilingual interview process
Working knowledge of medical terminology (in both English and Spanish), common medical conditions and medications
Good attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong oral communication skills and personable demeanor
Ability to meet timelines and goals within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field
Previous experience in clinical research support
Demonstrated ability to meet target goals/outcomes

Job Duties Outlined:
Serve as the initial intake processor for all incoming contacts from individuals interested in research participation; provide general study description and study requirements in order to educate participants/study partners, gauge participant's interest in participation, and determine participant's eligibility for any ADRC supported studies. Ensure timely communication is being made with research participants by study teams.
Complete the pre-screening of potential participants over the phone to evaluate eligibility for currently enrolling ADRC studies. Request and review medical records following HIPAA practices. Ensure all information needed to pre-screen potential research participants is obtained, while adhering to HIPAA practices.
Collaborate with research coordinators and study teams to ensure thorough understanding of study requirements and eligibility criteria, in order to present information accurately to interested participants. Collaborate with research coordinators as needed to navigate questions related to appropriate matching of participants to available studies.
Communicate with potential participants and study partners in a timely manner regarding their eligibility status and progress through the pre-screening phase. Update recruitment databases, ensure documentation and tracking of the recruitment process.
Prepare recruitment materials, recruitment-related mailings, and ensure adequate supply of recruitment materials are available for study teams, interested participants and other relevant work groups. Draft basic research study summarizes for posting in engagement newsletters.
Orient study team members to recruitment and eligibility database and provide recruitment assistance to study teams at relevant research recruitment meetings. Take meeting minutes at relevant research recruitment meetings.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Recruitment-Assistant_JR005202 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005202.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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