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.

This is a hybrid opportunity - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

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 (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Compensation:  $20-$22/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.
• 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

• Medical work experience, preferably with phone-based patient/customer service experience
• Call center work experience is a plus
• Clinical research or previous patient recruitment experience is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A clear understanding of GCP regulatory r