Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team in Long Beach, CA, working on a Asthma study. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. You will play a key role in patient recruitment and enrollment, working closely with participants and research staff to ensure accurate pre-screening, informed participation, and strong retention throughout the study. The position is ideal for a coordinator with hands-on clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
A majority of the hours will be performed onsite. However, there is remote capabilities within the role.
Responsibilities

• Perform detailed chart reviews to assess potential participants against study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Pre-screen potential participants using electronic medical records and other available data sources to determine eligibility.
• Educate potential participants about the clinical trial, including study purpose, procedures, expectations, and visit schedules, in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Conduct follow-up communications with enrolled participants to support retention and ensure adherence to study protocols.
• Schedule in-person visits and follow-up appointments for participants, coordinating with clinical and research staff as needed.
• Send appointment reminders and relevant study information to participants to support attendance and protocol compliance.
• Collaborate with the research team to support overall enrollment efforts and help meet recruitment targets for the asthma trial.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recruitment activities, pre-screening outcomes, and participant communications in the electronic medical record and study systems.
• Apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and HIPAA training in all aspects of participant interaction, data handling, and documentation.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical research studies.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Hands-on experience conducting chart reviews to evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Demonstrated ability to pre-screen patients effectively for study participation.
• Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical research.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple participants, visits, and follow-up activities.
• Clear and confident communication skills when interacting with patients and research staff.
• High attention to detail in documentation, scheduling, and protocol adherence.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with patient recruitment strategies in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
• Ability to build rapport with participants to encourage engagement and long-term study retention.
• Comfort working within multidisciplinary research and clinical teams.
• Strong time-management skills to balance chart review, pre-screening, education, and follow-up responsibilities.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and basic office software used for scheduling and communication.

Work Environment
This position is full-time at approximately 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The work environment is fast paced and requires consistent attention to detail, particularly when reviewing charts, pre-screening participants, and coordinating visits. You will work primarily in a clinical research setting that relies heavily on electronic medical records and structured documentation. Collaboration with clinical and research staff is frequent, and the role involves regular interaction with patients in person and by phone or electronic communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Long Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Long Beach,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
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