At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Specialist position is responsible for supporting multiple research projects. This position supports patient oriented research aimed at improving patient engagement and awareness of key health topics. Responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment through phone calls and email communication, enrolling and consenting participants according to approved study protocols, coordinating follow up activities, and maintaining ongoing contact with study participants as required. In addition, this role is responsible for accurate data entry, maintaining complete and compliant patient records, and supporting administrative research functions such as preparing and mailing stipend or incentive payments.

This role also collaborates on the development and dissemination of digital storytelling content and targeted health messages across web, social media, and multimedia platforms. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with social media campaigns, performing basic website content updates, supporting video or digital media editing, and applying health promotion strategies to enhance reach and effectiveness. The Clinical Research Specialist further provides general qualitative data analysis support, including assisting with coding, organizing, and synthesizing qualitative data from interviews, focus groups, and other patient centered research activities

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
Research setting preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Exhibits good listening skills
Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
Research setting preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Exhibits good listening skills
Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations

Clinical Research Specialist

Clinical Research Specialist

Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist

Benefits

Houston Methodist