Patient Recruitment Specialist

FUTURESEARCH TRIALS, a respected clinical research organization with locations in Austin and Dallas, is seeking a full-time remote Patient Recruiter to join a mission-driven organization working to advance medical research.

This role is essential to identifying and engaging potential participants for clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas.

Who We’re Looking For

In addition to strong communication and customer service skills, we are especially looking for individuals with:

• Experience in patient recruitment, research sites, or patient-facing healthcare roles
• A healthcare background (medical assistant, nursing, medical receptionist, pharmacy tech, etc.)
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Prior experience in remote work. Works effectively from home while staying responsive and reliable

Although this is a 100% remote position, candidates must reside in the Austin, TX area or within reasonable driving distance, as occasional onsite visits may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound and inbound calls with potential research participants
• Phone-screen individuals to determine study eligibility
• Clearly communicate study details and answer questions about our clinical trials
• Schedule eligible participants for screening visits
• Maintain accurate records in our patient database
• Collaborate with recruitment leader to meet enrollment targets
• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, medical front office, or clinical research
• High school diploma or related work experience.
• High comfort level spending most of the work day on the phone (up to 90%)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and goal-driven
• Comfortable with basic tech platforms and databases (training provided)
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week from a distraction-free home environment
• Ability to be focused and motivated with minimal direct supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in clinical research or patient recruitment
• Prior experience in remote work.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes or IRB-regulated environments
• Experience with CRM or database tools for tracking patient communication

If you’re passionate about connecting patients with important research opportunities—and you bring relevant healthcare or research experience—we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote