Clinical Professional

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Clinical Administrative Professional to manage high-volume scheduling for multiple clinical and research programs and consortia. The role emphasizes accuracy, responsiveness, and adherence to established processes over independent decision-making.

You will handle calendar management, meeting logistics, room and technology setup, and routine scheduling correspondence, while maintaining follow-up lists and reporting status daily to staff.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment.
• Strong calendar management skills with high-volume scheduling and frequent changes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook for creating, modifying, and organizing calendar events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools used in daily administrative work.
• Experience supporting busy clinicians or researchers.

Responsibilities

• Create, send, update, and cancel meeting invitations in Outlook as directed.
• Apply calendar conventions precisely and manage attendee lists and room setups.
• Accept or decline invitations per instructions; avoid independent scheduling decisions.
• Reschedule meetings as directed and notify attendees clearly.
• Book conference rooms and ensure room/tech readiness.
• Create and manage Zoom/Teams meeting links with accurate details.
• Maintain travel banner entries on the calendar.
• Track outstanding requests and follow up until confirmed or closed.
• Maintain follow-up lists and report status daily.
• Confirm attendance and logistics in advance of meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling with assistants across institutions and partners.
• Respond to routine scheduling inquiries in a professional tone.
• Provide executive-level calendar support for clinical activities.
• Collaborate with coordinators nationwide to align four research programs and two consortia.

Skills

High-volume scheduling

Outlook proficiency

Microsoft Office

Executive support

Process adherence

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Clinical environment

Coordination across institutions

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Administrative Professional

Job Description

This interim Clinical Administrative Professional role provides high-volume scheduling and administrative support to a busy clinical and research practice. You will manage a constantly changing calendar for multiple research programs and consortia, working closely with coordinators across the organization and nationwide. Success in this role is measured by accuracy, responsiveness, and adherence to established processes rather than independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Create, send, update, and cancel meeting invitations in Microsoft Outlook at the direction of staff.

• Apply established calendar conventions precisely, including event naming formats, attendee listing, color coding by activity type and location, marking optional attendees, and entering companion information with relevant email text or attachments.

• Accept or decline incoming invitations only as instructed, without making independent decisions on calendar commitments.

• Reschedule meetings when directed and promptly notify all affected attendees in a clear and courteous manner.

• Book conference rooms and ensure appropriate room and technology setup for meetings.

• Create and manage Zoom and Microsoft Teams meeting links, confirming that virtual meeting details are accurate and accessible.

• Maintain travel banner entries on the calendar using standard formats and distribution lists.

• Track outstanding meeting requests and follow up persistently until each request is confirmed or closed.

• Maintain a running follow-up list and report status daily without needing reminders.

• Confirm attendance and logistics in advance of scheduled meetings to ensure smooth execution.

• Coordinate scheduling with assistants and coordinators at other institutions, pharmaceutical partners, and external organizations.

• Respond to routine scheduling correspondence in a professional, polished tone and elevate any non-routine or complex issues to staff.

• Provide executive-level administrative support focused on calendar management for clinical and medical activities.

• Collaborate closely with in-house coordinators and counterparts across the country to align schedules for four research programs and two consortia.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in administrative support in a professional office environment.

• Strong calendar management skills, including handling high-volume scheduling traffic and frequent changes.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook for creating, modifying, and organizing calendar events.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools used in daily administrative work.

• Experience providing executive support, particularly for busy clinical or medical professionals.

• Ability to follow detailed, established processes and conventions with precision and consistency.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in scheduling and documentation.

• Strong responsiveness and follow-through, including maintaining active follow-up lists and providing regular status updates.

• Professional written communication skills for routine scheduling correspondence.

• Comfort working in a clinical and medical environment and coordinating with research and pharmaceutical partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience supporting doctors, clinical teams, or medical researchers is highly beneficial.

• Familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Teams for virtual meeting setup and coordination.

• Experience coordinating across multiple institutions, consortia, or external organizations.

• Ability to work effectively in a role where success is defined by accuracy, responsiveness, and reliability rather than independent decision-making.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week. You will work within a busy clinical and research setting that relies heavily on Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams for scheduling and coordination. The position involves close collaboration with in-house coordinators and external partners across the country, supporting multiple research programs and consortia. The work pace is fast, with frequent calendar changes and high scheduling volume, requiring focus, organization, and consistent professionalism in all interactions

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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