Patient Recruitment Specialist - Clinical Research

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

We are actively hiring a Remote Patient Recruitment Specialist to support our Flourish Research site in Birmingham! This site is a multi-specialty clinical research site, supporting the advancement of medicine in cardiology, endocrinology, internal medicine, and many other areas of healthcare.

The Patient Recruitment Specialist assists Clinical Research Coordinators and Investigators in the recruitment of study participants for Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical research trials in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA and GCP guidelines, and study protocols.

Location: 2660 10th Ave S, Suite 735, Building 1, Birmingham, AL 35205
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Compensation: $20-$24/hr + quarterly discretionary bonuses based on performance
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of all active study protocols.
• Daily recruitment activities for all assigned enrolling protocols.
• Call potential study participants and conduct thorough phone screening.
• Meet with physicians and other medical providers in the Birmingham area to educate on clinical trials
• Participate in any community-based, in-person patient recruitment events
• Schedule interested study participants on a daily visit calendar.
• Review the research database to identify potential study subjects for multiple Phase 1-4 FDA-regulated clinical trials.
• Enter pertinent medical history and demographic information from potential study participants into a computerized database.
• Request medical reports from General Practitioners as needed.
• Communicate with community physicians/staff and answer questions about study protocols.
• Assist with the general maintenance of the database.
• Provide administrative support as assigned.
• Prepare and mail any recruitment materials to community and physician offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional professionalism.
• Commitment to excellence and quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Clinicians and the research team.
• Ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven.
• High-level critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, productive, and high-performing environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical work experience, preferably with phone-based patient/customer service experience
• Call center work experience is a plus
• Clinical research experience is required - patient recruitment experience strongly preferred
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A clear understanding of GCP regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others!

Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive.

Flourish Research represents one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial companies with robust capabilities in the therapeutic areas of oncology, cardiology/metabolic disorders/renal, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccines.

At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality.

Flourish Research is driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people who are committed to improving the quality of life of communities around the world. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect.

Flourish Research strives to build an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, which reflects the diversity of our local communities. We promote education, acceptance, and inclusion because there is beauty in diversity. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!

Flourish Research is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Flourish Research complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.