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At K2 Medical Research, we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow’s treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking a Community Connector to support our clinic out of Daytona Beach, FL.

The Community Connector is a liaison between the community and K2. This person represents K2 values and culture, with the ability to exude K2 philosophy to community partners and strengthen relationships. A Community Connector should feel comfortable discussing medication, medical history, and studies with patients and caregivers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining relationships with community partners (i.e. attending luncheons, meetings, updating resources, managing physician partnerships, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand study protocols as well as attending investigator meetings, start-up meetings, and coordinating with principal investigator on study related matters
• Triage patients to determine eligibility for active and/or potential studies, this may include prescreening and conducting memory testing, chart review, discussions with physicians, and scheduling patients
• Facilitating educational seminars on topics of interests in various settings
• Educating patients and families regarding study participation
• Entering and tracking all data through database and all trackers, assuring all information is entered and up to date
• Providing metrics as requested
• Special projects as assigned, this may include data projects or special events and event planning
• Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Dependable, responsible and punctual
• Professional demeanor, detail oriented, organized, and compassionate.
• Fully proficient in computer applications used in day-to-day functions. 
• Ability to work under multiple deadlines, multitask, and adapt rapidly to changing priorities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional and friendly phone manner
• Team player with a positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Minimum associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in hospitality or public health, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be flexible with schedule
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital, or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent@k2med.com. We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.