Clinical Research Participant Specialist

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Participant Specialist to work in Miami, FL.

The Clinical Research Participant Specialist assists in community outreach, recruitment, and enrollment of participants for clinical studies/trials. Moreover, the Clinical Research Participant Specialist schedules assessments, completes clinical intakes and assessments, conducts in-person and telephone interviews, and markets clinical studies/trials.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Assists with the design 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.
• 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.
• 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

The CROWN Study seeks a full-time Clinical Research Participant Specialist to support participant outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and study visit coordination on the University of Miami Medical Campus.

• Supports participant recruitment, prescreening, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up in accordance with approved research protocols.
• Conducts telephone and in-person interviews and assessments at UM/Jackson HIV Clinic, Converge Miami, and the Clinical Research Building (CRB).
• Completes participant intakes, consent-related documentation, data collection, and database updates, maintaining accurate study records.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for participants, providing study information, appointment reminders, and follow-up communication.
• Coordinates study visits, prepares correspondence, manages phone inquiries, and maintains organized study files and binders.
• Participate in community outreach and recruitment activities to support participant engagement and retention.
• Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and community partners while adhering to university policies, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

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                                                                                                  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• No Experience Required
• 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.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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