Clinical Research Patient Recruiter

The IMA Group; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

tuition reimbursement

student loan assistance

no on-call responsibilities

Job summary

The IMA Group is seeking a Patient Recruiter to support enrollment for active clinical studies. This fully remote role includes one week of in-person training in Chicago, IL.

The position focuses on outbound outreach, participant screening, and scheduling visits, with a strong emphasis on meeting recruitment goals. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in patient recruitment, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in patient recruitment.
• Comfortable making outbound calls throughout the workday.
• Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, persistent, and goal oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Reliable home setup for remote work and travel to Chicago for initial training.
• Interest in clinical research, healthcare, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outbound calling

Communication skills

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Remote work readiness

Job description

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 fully remote role, with one week of in-person training in Chicago, IL to start.

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.

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:

• 2+ years of experience in patient recruiting required
• 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
• Reliable home setup for remote work and ability to travel to Chicago for initial training
• 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
• no on-call responsibilities

Join a collaborative team and help connect individuals with opportunities to participate in meaningful clinical research.

The IMA Group is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.