Entry-Level Patient Concierge Coordinator
About the Role
The Patient Concierge Coordinator will join a team working to establish and cultivate a global service offering at Medpace. This new service directly supports patients in their clinical trial journey by coordinating travel logistics and reimbursing out-of-pocket expenses, aiming to ease the financial burden and coordination effort when traveling from home to clinic. The role involves coordinating processes between internal groups at Medpace and collaborating with the technology team on website and integration enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Main point of contact for the patient and clinic nurse to receive and fulfill travel and payment requests
- Work with the client and trial manager to create guidelines and parameters for each new study
- New study set-up activities: add to portal, set-up in finance, generate materials from existing templates, ensure proper regulatory filing and translations
- Onboard the clinic nurse for new sites
- Liaise with patients (or patient’s primary caregiver/family member)
- Coordinate logistics and translation needs with various outside vendors
- Effectively plan for future visit needs and utilize efficiencies whenever possible
- Track spending and prepare monthly usage financial reporting
- Maintain effective and efficient communication
- May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned
- Some evening and/or weekend work for patient travel emergency assistance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in a patient-facing role preferred
- Knowledge and experience of global travel logistics, infrastructure, and cost drivers
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical clinical research industry and how participation in clinical trials affects patients, as well as clarity on the benefits of this support
- Prior experience working within a clinical research/healthcare setting
- Spanish speaking is a bonus, however not essential
- Effective time management skills, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Determined and enthusiastic to embrace an opportunity within a new service
- Team-player with a positive attitude and genuine love to support patients
About Medpace
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through a scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms, and attractions
- Modern, eco-friendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
Company Recognition
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility