Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Description

This position offers an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator the opportunity to support a clinical trial focused on C. difficile at a dedicated research site in Los Angeles, CA. The coordinator will play a key role in patient recruitment and enrollment, ensuring that all activities align with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end clinical research coordination support for a C. difficile clinical trial at a research site.
• Conduct detailed chart reviews in the electronic medical record (EMR) system to evaluate patients against study eligibility criteria.
• Pre-screen potential patients based on study inclusion and exclusion criteria and document findings accurately.
• Lead and support patient recruitment efforts by identifying, engaging, and enrolling eligible participants into the clinical trial.
• Schedule patient appointments for study visits in coordination with site staff and study timelines.
• Perform appointment reminders and follow-ups to help ensure patient attendance and adherence to study schedules.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and site procedures.
• Collaborate with investigators and research staff to ensure that study procedures are conducted consistently and in compliance with protocols.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and data privacy in alignment with HIPAA training and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a fast-paced research environment by maintaining strong attention to detail and effective time management.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, with hands-on involvement in clinical trial activities.
• At least 2 years of experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed chart reviews using EMR systems against protocol-specific study criteria.
• Experience with patient recruitment and pre-screening for clinical trials.
• Proficiency in scheduling and coordinating patient appointments and visit reminders.
• Training in HIPAA, with a strong understanding of patient privacy and data security requirements.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the ability to apply GCP principles in daily work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience coordinating infectious disease or gastrointestinal clinical trials is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage patients and collaborate with research staff.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and patient schedules simultaneously.
• Comfort working with technology and clinical software beyond EMR systems.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and regulatory compliance in clinical research.

Work Environment

The role is based at a clinical research site in Los Angeles, CA and follows normal business hours. The environment is fast paced and detail oriented, requiring consistent focus and accuracy. You will work regularly with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other clinical research tools while collaborating closely with investigators and research staff in a professional clinical setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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