Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

This is a full time, hourly position on the Cardiology research team on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

Scripps Health is committed to providing the best possible patient care, and research is a critical part of that mission. In addition to bringing the latest treatments to our patients, the knowledge gained from these research studies advances the quality of care for people around the world. The Clinical Research Services team is responsible for feasibility and research coordination for all clinical trials across all specialties. Our research team is growing and we are excited to be part of progressive clinical trials that will contribute and assist our patients in living their best lives. The Clinical Research Coordinator will join our cardiology team.

The Clinical Research Coordinator duties include:

• Functioning as a liaison between the organization, investigators, and the research sponsors.
• Responsibility for planning, implementation and oversight of a variety of clinical trials, maintains compliance with all applicable institutional, state and federal regulations in collaboration with investigator.
• Performing independently as a project manager to coordinate all aspects of clinical research projects including administrative functions and clinical functions per scope of practice.
• Other responsibilities including recruiting, retaining, motivating and educating research patients in clinical trials, training other research personnel in research procedures, oversees research finances and tracking patient enrollment.
• Working with other disciplines to execute trials, and acts as patient advocate to contribute to the overall research objectives of the program.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• 2 years clinical trials or healthcare experience.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Strong motivator/communicator in a compact clinical team working with aggressive timelines.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software.
  

Required Certification/Registration:

• CCRP or CCRC required within 1 years of date of hire.
• AHA BLS.
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• BS or BA.
• 3 years clinical trials experience with an Associate's degree.
• 4 years clinical trials experience as Medical Assistant or Lab technician.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.