Clinical Research Coordinator (Onsite) - Trauma Services

Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:
1066 Trauma Program SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Hours:
08:00 am- 5:00 pm (Onsite)

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:
***This position will work at Cox South Hospital, located in Springfield, Missouri***
The Trauma Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and supporting clinical research activities within the Trauma Services Department. This position collaborates with trauma surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, trauma registry personnel, quality improvement staff, and external agencies to facilitate trauma-related research projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote evidence-based trauma care. The coordinator supports state designation requirements, trauma center verification standards, and institutional research initiatives.
Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in clinical field such as biology or closely related field

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience:

Preferred: previous experience in clinical research, trauma services, quality improvement, or healthcare data management experience

Skills:

Understanding of IRB processes and regulatory requirements.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Proficiency with database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and statistical software.

Knowledge of trauma systems, trauma center standards, and clinical research methodology.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required: Either a graduate certificate(s) in Clinical Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, or related disciplines. Professional certification in clinical research or project management.