What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trials Recruiter position at TEXAS DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY PA?
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Description
Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology, P.A. (TD&E) has grown over the years to meet the Endocrinology needs of the Austin community. Our mission is to strive to provide expert care in Diabetes, Thyroid problems, Osteoporosis, weight management, and hormonal conditions by providing thorough evaluations and innovative, personalized solutions focused on our patients success. Our employees are the strength that keeps us moving forward.
Our Clinical Research Department is looking for a full-time Clinical Trials Recruiter to join the Central team!
Purpose: The Clinical Trials Recruiter (CTR) is responsible for assisting with the screening of new patients to identify eligible potential candidates for phases II –IV clinical studies for all locations. This position will implement recruitment plans and conduct thorough phone screens and in-person interviews discussing medical history to determine participant eligibility for the retention of subjects in clinical research at Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology. This will include the review of electronic medical records; provider schedules in advance of scheduled appointments; and new leads generated by advertising, referrals, or other sources to identify patients who might meet eligibility criteria for all active and enrolling clinical trials.
Key Functions include but are not limited to:
- Is responsible for recruiting subjects for all current enrolling studies. This includes but is not limited to phone screening, patient chart review, radio, television, newspaper, and other advertising.
- Reads and understands the protocol requirements regarding inclusion and exclusion criteria for a number of studies of various indications
- Performs daily chart review on scheduled patients from the private practice to find potential subjects (prior to patients being seen)
- Conducts thorough phone screen interviews with potential research participants to determine eligibility for participation in clinical trials
- Relays detailed information about requirements to potential study subjects about participation in clinical trials
- Creates reports for finding potential subjects using electronic medical records system (EMR)
- Completes proper enrollment paperwork associated with patient recruitment
- Organizes and maintains all records required for recruitment for all clinical research studies
- Provides backup coverage for other Clinical Trial Recruiters
- Communicates needs with the Clinical Trials Recruiter- Team Lead and Director of Business Development
Additional Non-Essential Functions:
- Trains new staff on recruitment protocols and techniques
- May participate in health fairs to promote education regarding osteoporosis and recruit subjects for clinical trials
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Occasional travel to other locations as needed for coverage. *This position may be assigned remote duties dependent upon departmental and company needs; facility and equipment availability; and/or employee performance.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements:
Minimum Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent with at least 6 months’ previous experience in the medical field as an MA, LVN, or similar role; or prior research experience
Preferred:
- At least 1 year of experience in a MA, LVN, or similar role. Diabetes and/or Endocrine experience a strong plus
- Previous experience in medical research a strong plus
- Working knowledge of research methodology, medical terminology, and pharmacology
AAP/EEO Statement
Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology, P.A. (TD&E) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. TD&E complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has facilities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.