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Patient Recruitment Associate I

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ICON
1-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 July 21, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Summary

ICON plc, a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, is hiring a Patient Recruitment Associate for its Accellacare team in Knoxville, TN. This hybrid, full-time role offers a 6-month contract with a strong potential for permanent conversion. If you’re passionate about patient engagement, clinical trials, and healthcare innovation, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a mission-driven environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Screen potential participants using protocol-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria

  • Review and update patient information in the clinical trial management system

  • Schedule patient appointments with precision and attention to detail

  • Respond promptly to new patient leads within 24 hours

  • Match volunteers with suitable clinical studies

  • Communicate the value of research participation effectively

  • Maintain patient database and recruitment metrics

  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet recruitment targets

  • Ensure strict confidentiality and high-quality data entry

  • Deliver outstanding patient experience and follow-up


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, medical, or life sciences field

  • 1–3 years of experience in customer service, marketing, or sales

  • Interest in clinical research and knowledge of medical terminology

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Comfortable handling phone-based communication (inbound/outbound)

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Ability to work onsite in Knoxville 3 days per week (hybrid model)


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (not explicitly mentioned; typical market range applies)

  • Generous leave policies

  • Health insurance options for you and your family

  • Retirement planning and savings benefits

  • Access to global Employee Assistance Program (LifeWorks)

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Optional benefits like subsidized travel, gym memberships, childcare vouchers


Company Description

ICON plc is a top-tier healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization that partners with the world’s leading pharma and biotech companies. With a strong commitment to diversity, innovation, and patient-centered solutions, ICON empowers its teams to shape the future of clinical development.


Work Mode: Hybrid (Knoxville, TN – 3 days onsite)


Call to Action

Ready to build your career in clinical research and patient engagement? Apply now for the Patient Recruitment Associate role in Knoxville and be part of a global healthcare transformation with ICON.