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University of Kansas Medical Center Recruitment Assistant - Alzheimers Disease Center in Kansas City, Kansas
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Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer\'s Disease Center (ADC)
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Alzheimer\'s Disease Center Engagement Staff
Position Title:
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 ADRC Recruitment Assistant\'s role supports research participant recruitment and retention efforts for all ADRC supported studies. The Recruitment Assistant must possess sound understanding of all KU ADRC 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.). This Recruitment Assistant role will also be responsible for research recruitment support of Spanish speaking participants interested in research and other programs at the KU ADRC.
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.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Work Environment:
- Day Shift
- Hybrid Role
- Office environment
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor\'s degree. Experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.
Work Experience:
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, common medical conditions and medications.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor\'s degree in a health-related field
Work Experience:
- Previous experience in participant recruitment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet target goals/outcomes.
Skills
- Basic understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA)
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and study databases.
- Computer skills: MS Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication. Able to interact effectively with the participants, study partner, and study teams.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, willing to learn. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
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. Furtherm