Clinical Research Assistant - General Medicine

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the General Medicine Research Team. The primary site is Scripps Green Hospital, with study support at multiple Scripps Hospitals and Clinics, and occasional travel to La Jolla, Oceanside, Carmel Valley.

The role emphasizes data entry, patient follow-up visits, and coordinating trial activities while ensuring compliance with protocols and IRB requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year in health care setting or Allied Health 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.

Responsibilities

• Support trial coordinators in different divisions, including orthopedics, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, allergy, 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.

Skills

Health care experience

Strong communication

Prioritization/organization

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA

Allied Health degree

Medical terminology

Research experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a full time position, Monday through Friday, in Torrey Pines. Must be flexible to travel to our locations in Oceanside, Carmel Valley, La Jolla, and other Scripps facilities as needed.

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 2026.
• 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 2026 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 General Medicine 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 different divisions, including orthopedics, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, allergy, 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.

Qualifications

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

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

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD) : 28.05 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 37.65 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.