Patient Clinical Suppt Coord- Neurology

Patient Clinical Support Coordinator – Neurology Job Overview

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. Ideal candidates also have experience with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance. The position 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.

Specific duties will include:

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

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

This is a term position with annual contract renewal based on satisfactory performance. It is a staff position and does not meet the criteria for J‑1 visa category.

Minimum Qualifications: High‑school diploma or GED; at least five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum educational 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
• Experience recruiting patients to participate in research studies
• Experience coordinating clinical trials
• Preparation of 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 flexible hours, as required by study
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Data acquisition and analysis using MATLAB platform
• Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) fMRI analysis

Location:

Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM.

Employment Type:

Staff (Term – Full‑Time);
Term End Date: 6/30/2026;
Pay:
Hourly $19.56 – $26.58.

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

ERB Statement: Eligible employees working greater than ¼ FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review Benefits Eligibility at a Glance.

Background Check

Required:

Yes. All regular staff positions must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, which may include criminal history, fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and verification of prior employment.

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

Veteran Preference Program: Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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