Clinical Recruitment Assistant - Alzheimers Disease Center

Department

SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)

Alzheimer’s Disease Center Engagement Staff

Position Title

Clinical Recruitment Assistant - Alzheimers Disease Center

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is a National Institute of Aging P30-designated national leader in AD research with the vision to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimer’s in the region and across the state of Kansas through our research, education, and clinical care. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for dementia caregivers. In addition, we provide a wide variety of both public education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow.

The KU ADC Recruitment Assistant’s role supports research participant recruitment and retention efforts for all ADC supported studies. The Recruitment Assistant must possess sound understanding of all KU ADC research study basic entry criteria, as well as good working knowledge of medical conditions and medications in order to direct potential participants to studies best suited for them. As the first point of contact for newly engaged research participants, the Recruitment Assistant must have a personable demeanor and be comfortable interacting with a variety of personalities via many methods of communication (phone, email, mail, etc.).

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial intake processor for all incoming contacts from individuals interested in research participation; provide general study description and study requirements in order to educate participants/study partners, gauge participant’s interest in participation, and determine participant’s eligibility for any ADC supported studies.
• Complete the pre-screening of potential participants over the phone to evaluate eligibility for currently enrolling ADC studies. Ensure all information needed to pre-screen potential research participants is obtained, while adhering to HIPAA practices.
• Request and review medical records following HIPAA practices.
• Collaborate with research coordinators and study teams to ensure thorough understanding of study requirements and eligibility criteria, in order to present information accurately to interested participants. Collaborate with research coordinators as needed to navigate questions related to appropriate matching of participants to available studies.
• Communicate with potential participants and study partners in a timely manner regarding their eligibility status and progress through the pre-screening phase.
• Update recruitment databases, ensure documentation and tracking of the recruitment process.
• Prepare recruitment-related mailings under the direction of the Director of Engagement.
• Prepare recruitment materials and ensure adequate supply of materials for study teams, interested participants and other relevant work groups.
  
  

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. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Day Shift
• Hybrid Role
• Office environment
  
  

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Four (4) years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with medical terminology, common medical conditions and medications.
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA)
• Experience with electronic medical records and study databases.
  
  

Education

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
  
  

Work Experience

• Experience in participant recruitment.
  
  

Skills

• Computer skills: MS Office Suite.
• Communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail
• Organization.
• Time management.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$22.66 - $32.85

Minimum

$22.66

Midpoint

$27.75

Maximum

$32.85