Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-10-22
Req: R100052054
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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 Schiff Center for Liver Disease at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Research Support Specialist to be responsible for assisting the department’s regulatory compliance efforts and manage assigned studies’ per protocol on patient recruitment, including informed consents, data collection, sample collection, sample processing, shipping study specimens, creating and maintaining study logs, filing, assists with the preparing for monitor visits and FDA audits. Performs phlebotomy duties. This is a full-time regular position. Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate the needs of the study/department - some evenings and weekends. Travel to national meetings and trainings may also be required.

• Understands clinical protocols (i.e. Phase I to Phase IV), associated study specifications and develops effective recruitment accordingly.

• Prescreens and evaluates candidates for study participation.

• Recruits and gathers medical records, prepares for new incoming studies by verifying the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

• Enrolls participants into the study by obtaining informed consent, conducts interviews and questionnaire completion with research participants according to detailed procedures and guidelines.

• Completes required forms during the initial evaluation: demographic form, intake form, database consent form, releases of information, etc. and reviews the criteria for the studies.

• Updates and maintain patient database. Assists with the implementation of overall recruiting strategy for clinical studies/trials.

• 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.

• Answers shared phone-line, call patient concerning appointment or result, responds to email communication promptly.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Good interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.

• Excellent skills in English are required. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Bilingual (Fluent English and Spanish) preferred.

• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, plan proactively, and accomplish goals using defined instructions and procedures.

• Knowledge and skill with word processing, spreadsheets, database completion, and e-mail computer software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

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 for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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