Recruitment Specialist (must be Central FL based)

At K2 Medical Research, we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow’s treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking a Patient Recruitment Specialist to support our clinic in a remote capacity. 

Patient Recruitment Specialists are responsible for recruiting patients for all studies. Recruiters administer prescreening surveys, i.e., phone screens, to interested patients to identify eligible patients and schedule screening visits for currently enrolling studies and upcoming studies. Patient Recruiters build and develop the site's database by identifying and implementing new methods for patient recruitment, contacting all new potential patients, and maintaining contact with all patients in the database.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recruit for multiple studies by contacting referrals generated by our marketing/outreach efforts
• Identify patients from our internal database who may qualify for new trials
• Assist in identifying studies patients potentially qualify for and schedule them for an initial visit at one of our facilities.
• Keep an updated tracker with all scheduled patients and visit outcomes
• Follow up with patients as necessary
• Thoroughly understand all assigned studies through reading protocols, resource materials, and attending trainings
• Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to complete training and follow study protocol.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and multi-task throughout the day.
• Must be detail oriented, and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to interact with a diverse patient population.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must be bilingual in English and in Spanish.
• Minimum Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ideal candidate would preferably hold a background in psychology, health sciences, or a related field, or demonstrate relevant experience in patient recruitment or clinical research environments.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service-related position, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital, or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent@k2med.com. We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.