Patient Clinical Support Coordinator-Neurology

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Neurology Research Team seeks a Patient Clinical Support Coordinator to manage recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and data collection for MS research programs at Domenici Hall.

Ideal candidates will have experience coordinating clinical trials or community-based studies with diverse populations, plus proficiency in medical terminology, Spanish, and IRB submissions; familiarity with Matlab and SPM fMRI analysis is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of related experience.
• Completed degrees above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects
• Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
• Drawing and processing blood for some studies

Job description

Patient Clinical Suppt Coord

UNM Neurology is known for its cutting-edge research. Our research programs contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neurology. We have major research funding for stroke, multiple sclerosis, vascular cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. These research programs involve both the clinical and basic sciences.

The Neurology Research Team is seeking a Patient Clinical Support Coordinator position for our Multiple Sclerosis research programs.

The position requires experience coordinating clinical trials or community-based research studies with diverse populations, including Hispanic and Native American communities. Additionally, ideal candidates need experience with the following ; assisting with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance.

The position also requires a firm understanding of good clinical and community practices in conducting research, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders might include community groups, county or tribal health boards, community health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives.

Specific duties will include:

• Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects
• Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
• Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies

This position will be located at the Domenici Hall on North Campus where our clinic is an outpatient facility supporting neurosciences research under the UNMHSC Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. The position will be primarily responsible for coordinating research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials and includes research study management and monitoring.

This is a term position where the employment contract is renewed on an annual basis with satisfactory performance. Additionally, this is a staff position and does not meet the criteria for J-1 visa category.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Use and understanding of medical terminology
• Neurological or behavioral clinical research
• Recruiting patients to participate in research studies
• Coordinating clinical trials
• Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
• Drawing and processing blood (experience and/or training)
• Ability to work flex hours, as required by study
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Data acquisition and analysis using Matlab platform
• Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) fMRI analysis

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment medical clearance

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Neurology Adult (490B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 6/30/2027

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 9/28/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Veteran Preference Program: In the event a staff or regular position is offered to a veteran, the position may be covered by the veteran preference program. This award is optional but not required.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.