Clinical Research Participant Specialist - Public Health Sciences
Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Transforming Lives
The University of Miami is among the top research universities and
academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest
private employers in South Florida.
With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for
excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and
impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the
community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging,
where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.
Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence,
Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community
works together to create an environment driven by purpose,
excellence, community, and service.
The Department of Public Health Sciences has an exciting
opportunity for a Clinical Research Participant Specialist to work
on an important study. This study will determine how friendship,
sexual and venue-based social networks promote or suppress
encouragement, uptake, and adherence to PrEP. This study will be
implemented in Miami-Dade County and will focus on Latino men who
have sex with men (LMSM). This study will specifically address
self-identified bisexual/straight LMSM who are the bridge between
MSM and the general population in Miami.
The Clinical Research Participant Specialist assists in community
outreach, recruitment and enrollment of participants for clinical
studies/trials. Key responsibilities of this role include
scheduling assessments, completion of clinical intakes and
assessments, conducting in-person and telephone interviews,
marketing clinical studies/trials. Implement and uphold all Human
Subject Protection procedures (consent, confidentiality, etc.).
Maintain accurate data on all record keeping forms Transport and
maintain computers, laptops, and other lab equipment. Assists with
the designs 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.
Communicates effectively with participants and referral sources.
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. Maintains participant confidentiality at all times.
Attends field related conferences/seminars/trainings as approved by
supervisor. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and
procedures and safeguards University assets.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Experience:
Minimum of one year of related experience working with the study's
targeted population.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
+ Knowledge of pre-exposure prophylaxis (effectiveness, usage,
testing, etc.)
+ Positive attitude and willingness to work with the study's
targeted population.
+ Commitment to the University's core values.
+ 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.
+ Fluent in English/Spanish
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.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza
("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of
Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide
ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and
clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or
clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or
termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected
from discrimination based on certain categories protected by
Federal law. Click here
(https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional
information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
r4
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives
through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and
diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami
and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly
progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities
and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving
undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and
programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our
points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best
Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street
Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the
USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat
every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer,
part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious
National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the
Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several
occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for
excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and
impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the
community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging,
where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.
Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence,
Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community
works together to create an environment driven by purpose,
excellence, community, and service.
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