Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality of Care, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
10 days ago

Job Description - Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology (262003607)

Job Description

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology - 262003607

Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Job

: Research

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINICAL RESEARCH SVCS

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS CLINICAL RESEARCH SVCS

11025 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA 92037-1030

Organization

: Scripps Health Corp

Job Posting

: Jun 4, 2026, 1:59:54 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 38.54 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 55.88

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

S

Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers