Clinical Research Patient Outreach & Recruitment Specialist - Chicago, IL
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Sales
Appointment Setter/ Scheduler
Clinical Research Patient Recruiter
Chicago, IL | $23–$25/hour | Full-Time
Are you confident on the phone and motivated by connecting with people? IMA Clinical Research is seeking an energetic, personable Patient Recruiter to support enrollment for active clinical studies.
This is a high-volume, outbound calling role ideal for candidates who enjoy engaging with people, building rapport quickly, and working toward recruitment goals. You'll spend a significant portion of your day making outbound calls, speaking with potential study participants, conducting initial screenings, and scheduling qualified candidates for research visits.
Whether you have experience in customer service, call centers, recruiting, sales, healthcare outreach, appointment setting, or patient engagement, this role offers an opportunity to build valuable experience in the clinical research industry.
What You'll Do:
- Make a high volume of outbound calls to potential study participants
- Build rapport and clearly explain study opportunities
- Conduct initial eligibility screenings using established guidelines
- Schedule qualified participants for research appointments
- Follow up with potential participants and maintain engagement
- Document outreach activity accurately and collaborate with the research team
What We're Looking For:
- Comfortable making outbound calls throughout the workday
- Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
- Positive, persistent, and motivated by goals
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in customer service, call centers, recruiting, sales, healthcare, or appointment scheduling preferred
- Interest in clinical research, healthcare, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health is a plus
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer match; PTO and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; student loan assistance; and no on-call responsibilities.
Join a collaborative team and help connect individuals with opportunities to participate in meaningful clinical research.
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