Clinical Research Assistant – Cardiology Full Time

This is a full time position, generally Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, onsite primarily at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines, but may support research trials in Oceanside, Carmel Valley, Encinitas and 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 Assistant would join the Cardiology Research Team. This allows room for continual learning as our team expands the divisions we support. While our primary research site is Scripps Green Hospital, our team supports studies at many other Scripps Hospitals and Clinics.

This Position Is Ideal For Someone Who Is a Fast Learner, Interested In Research And Experienced With Patient Care. The Clinical Research Assistant Will

• Support trial coordinators in various specialties, including orthopedic, hepatology, transplant medicine, and more.
• Focus on data entry, patient follow up visits and phone calls.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of clinical trials and other human research ensuring compliance with research protocol and IRB requirements.
• Manage regulatory documents and data submission, assists with IRB submissions, responsible for keeping internal data tracking systems up-to-date.
• Provide superior service to principal investigators and research sponsors within scope of responsibilities.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• 1 Year in health care setting, or Allied Health professional degree.
• 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

• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification

• BS/BA.
• Proficiency in medical terminology
• Research experience

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization 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 unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $28.05-$37.65/hour