Clinical Research Coordinator

Discovery; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a contract Clinical Research Coordinator in Escondido, CA. The role offers a base salary ranging from $114,000 to $152,000 with a clear growth plan and mentorship from caring professionals.

This position emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and a genuine path forward within a deeply collaborative team. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on Epic Systems experience (telehealth a plus), senior-level CRC experience, and a strong ICU care foundation.

Qualifications

• Clarity of thought with tidy documentation.
• Proven track record as a senior Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a senior capacity.
• Proficiency with Epic Systems; Telehealth is a plus.
• Strong ICU Care foundation; willingness to learn Discharge Planning.

Responsibilities

• Escort fragile patients to procedures, monitoring telemetry the entire transport.
• Chart vitals, intake, and response to treatment so the next CRC inherits a clean clinical picture.
• Summarize each shift's events into a handoff note for the contract team (thirty seconds read).
• Conduct patient intake, vital signs, and preliminary assessments.
• Apply Wound Vac Therapy and Discharge Planning to support high-quality outcomes.
• Draw labs, run point-of-care testing, and flag abnormal panels to the supervising clinician.

Skills

Epic Systems

Telehealth

ICU Care

Cross-functional teams

Senior-level coordination

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

A contract Clinical Research Coordinator seat just opened at Discovery for someone who treats triage as a craft, not a scramble. A $114,000 - $152,000 Clinical Research Coordinator role for a self-starter who wants ownership, collaboration, and a genuine path forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort fragile patients to procedures, monitoring telemetry the entire transport
• Chart vitals, intake, and response to treatment so the next Clinical Research Coordinator inherits a clean clinical picture
• Précis each shift's events into a handoff note the contract team can read in thirty seconds
• Conduct patient intake, vital signs, and preliminary assessments
• Apply Wound Vac Therapy and Discharge Planning to support high-quality clinical outcomes
• Draw labs, run point-of-care testing, and flag abnormal panels to the supervising clinician

What You'll Bring

• Clarity of thought that shows up in tidy documentation
• Proven track record delivering results as a senior Clinical Research Coordinator
• Hands-on proficiency with Epic Systems, ideally paired with Telehealth
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a senior capacity
• Real proficiency with ICU Care, plus willingness to learn Discharge Planning fast
• A solid foundation in Epic Systems, refined over 6+ years

The deeply collaborative team behind Discovery chose Escondido on purpose, betting that great healthcare work doesn't need a coastal zip code. We look out for one another, and burnout is treated as a problem to solve, not a badge to wear.

A $114,000 - $152,000 base, a growth plan with teeth, mentorship from people who care, and flexibility baked in, that is what Discovery puts forward.

This req is fresh on our board and getting attention from the hiring team today.