Research Recruitment Assistant

Boys Town
tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
555 N 30th St (Show on map)
Dec 06, 2024
Boys Town National Research Hospital Screens, assesses, and recruits potential research study participants and complete any related paperwork. Develops recruitment strategies and maintains relationships to facilitate a connection to a potential research study. Flexible position: Full time or Part Time MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Recruits and screens potential research participants. Works directly with Research staff to develop strategies and advertisements to implement in recruiting research participants. Handles telephone and electronic inquiries from potential research participants. Reports progress to the Research Recruitment Coordinator. Conducts initial interviews with potential research participants to assess alignment with research studies. Receives incoming inquiries to facilitate a connection to a potential Boys Town research study and coordinates the transfer to the designated contact within Research. Maintains knowledge of research studies, eligibility requirements. Makes determination on potential research study match based on the information from the potential research participant and the research studies available, coordinates contacts, and communicates to appropriate staff. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards. Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity. Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately. Ability to work with human study participants. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree preferred. Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town-it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.