Community Outreach Specialist Research

Community Outreach Specialist - Research

One year grant funded position - Contract Role

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing recruitment programs to successfully meet targeted enrollment goals for our study protocol and enroll appropriate subjects in the protocol.

• Obtain detailed knowledge of all components of the study protocol through independent analysis and review of study to plan a successful recruitment program prior to study start.
• Review with all members of research team, both at Mount Sinai Medical Center and the University of Florida, all study procedures prior to initiation date.
• Determine recruitment timeline based on disease incidence, previous experience with similar protocols, protocol requirements, and other factors to enable complete enrollment within the enrollment period.
• Responsible for finding, developing, and owning relationships with key partnerships within the community that lead to significant patient referral volume, happy partners, and well-served patients within our communities.
• Field trips to communities throughout Florida to identify key stakeholders.
• Perform protocol-specific recruitment activities such as chart review, or answering phone screens, as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Work directly with the regulatory specialist to obtain IRB approvals and any other required approvals on all recruitment plans and material prior to protocol start.
• Assess the protocol recruitment needs based on protocol requirements, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and enrollment period.
• Ensure that all plans and materials are ready for subject recruitment activities at the start of the enrollment period.
• Review recruitment plan with research team.
• Network with physicians and other referral groups to enhance the enrollment process.
• Ensure that all recruitment activities meet FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, and site SOPs.
• Interact with physicians, research team, ancillary services staff to assess recruitment requirements and identify subjects promptly.
• Act as a liaison to ensure complete and accurate communication between physicians, nurses, research coordinators, and subjects.
• Work in a collaborative, effective manner with the research team at Mount Sinai Medical Center as well as the University of Florida to meet research objectives completely and accurately.
• Report recruitment status weekly to research team.
• Meet regularly with research team to identify recruitment requirements and assess success of current methods.
• Develop and maintain community and subject organization professional relationships to improve recruitment.
• Follow directions provided by physicians, nurse managers and research coordinators and act accordingly.
• Seek clarification of established policy prior to taking action, which might deviate from standards set by local, state, and federal regulations and the protocol.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors in Public Health, sociology, or something similar, Masters degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of clinical research requirements, or ability to quickly learn and follow requirements.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment where processes change and improve continually.
• Able to function independently without constant supervision and adapt to change.
• Positive attitude and the ability and desire to work in a company that embraces collaboration and a team approach.
• Professional and highly motivated “self-starter” with the ability to exercise initiative.
  
  

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!