What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telephone Recruiter position at Tulane University?
The main responsibility of the Clinical Research Recruiter is to conduct mass mailing recruitment for an on-going hypertension control program. She/he will make recruitment calls to patients to encourage them to participate in the clinical study on blood pressure control; will administer pre-screening surveys to interested patients to identify eligible patients and schedule screening visits with clinical research coordinators. The recruiter will help to obtain lists of potential study participants from clinic information technology staff and prepare mailings to potentially eligible patients. She/he will manage databases of potential participants and recruitment calls.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficient in various software programs (including database management [e.g. Access], presentation packages [e.g. PowerPoint], spreadsheets [e.g. Excel], and advanced word processing [e.g. Word]).
- Highly detailed and organized.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
Required Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in public health or related areas
- Experience with study recruitment
- Experience with clinical research experience
- Clerical experience
