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Patient Recruiter (Clinical Research)

Posted: September 30, 2024
Salary:US$25 - US$30 per hour
Location:Gardena
Job type: Permanent
Discipline:Life Sciences
Reference:234671_1727714725
Work Location:On-site

Job description

We are hiring for a Patient Recruiter for a large Clinical Research network. This is an AMAZING opportunity for a healthcare professional to set foot into the Clinical Research industry and grow from there as previous experience within clinical trials is ideal but NOT required!

Responsibilities:

Community Outreach

  • Develop and implement strategies to engage with the local community to raise awareness about clinical trials
  • Collaborate with Patient Experience team to plan and facilitate community outreach events.
  • Collaborate with community organizations, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to promote clinical trial participation across a diverse population.
  • Actively seek ways to be inclusive of diverse groups and increase the diversification of the company's trial participant database.
  • Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and educational sessions to educate potential participants about the benefits and risks of clinical trials. This includes events relevant to current studies, future studies, and with attention toward therapeutic and specialty expansion.

Clinician Referrals

  • Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, including physicians, specialists, and clinics. Develop understanding of potential therapeutic areas and specialties of interest relative to each provider relationship.
  • Communicate with clinicians to inform them about ongoing clinical trials and eligibility criteria.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to receive patient referrals for potential participation in clinical trials.

Health Records Screening

  • With the appropriate agreements in place and physician approval, review health records to identify potential candidates for specific clinical trials.
  • Assess the eligibility of patients based on predetermined criteria and protocol requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information with utmost care and professionalism.

Participant Engagement

  • Facilitate enrollment into new study protocols and participant retention to completion of a trial and coordinate necessary follow-up visits or procedures
  • Elicit feedback from patients and share lessons learned.

Patient Screening and Scheduling

  • Facilitate participant screening by the most efficient and cost-effective means, most often through centralized services and technologies.
  • Conduct initial phone screenings of potential participants to determine their eligibility for clinical trials.
  • Coordinate and schedule appointments for eligible patients, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years previous experience in clinical research, recruitment, or healthcare administration; or advanced healthcare degree or certification.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and understanding of basic medical conditions.

Schedule: 100% ON-SITE, M-F 8-5

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
  • Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
  • 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance Plan

Further Information:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.