Patient Coordination Specialist - Clinical Research

Axle-4; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Patient Coordinator to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on coordinating patient appointments, travel, and related logistical support to enable clinical activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Life Sciences or related field, strong communication skills, and experience handling clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and medical terminology.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience coordinating patient travel and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission for studies.
• Arrange travel, lodging and transportation for participants and staff.
• Maintain patient records and appointment calendars.
• Communicate with physicians, NIH staff and departments as needed.
• Provide timely patient reminders and travel details.
• Create reports and databases from study data.

Skills

Clear communication

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Axle is seeking a Patient Coordinator to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on coordinating patient appointments, travel, and related logistical support to enable clinical activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Life Sciences or related field, strong communication skills, and experience handling clinical documentation.