Clinical Research Coordinator

Actalent; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for a contract role supporting a C.diff study. You will coordinate patient recruitment, eligibility screening, and follow-up while ensuring HIPAA and GCP compliance and accurate documentation.

This fast-paced role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple tasks across EMR and EDC systems. The position is onsite, with a 40-hour workweek and pay between $25 and $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year in patient recruitment for clinical research.
• At least 1+ year EMR experience.
• 1+ year experience with EDC.
• HIPAA and GCP training.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform chart reviews to identify eligible participants.
• Conduct phone screenings and pre-screening for recruitment.
• Manage participant recruitment and engagement.
• Enter data into study databases accurately.
• Schedule visits and send reminders.
• Verify data quality and resolve queries.
• Assist with regulatory tasks and documentation.
• Support e-diary compliance and participant education.

Skills

Clinical trial experience

EMR experience

EDC systems

HIPAA knowledge

GCP knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Phone screening

Regulatory documentation

Communication skills

Tools

EMR systems

EDC systems

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)

This Clinical Research Coordinator role supports a 40-hour-per-week C.diff study in a fast-paced clinical research setting. The coordinator conducts and coordinates a variety of study-related activities, including patient recruitment, screening, and follow-up, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards such as HIPAA and GCP. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks related to clinical trials and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive chart reviews to identify potential participants and confirm eligibility for the asthma study.
• Conduct phone screenings and pre-screening activities to evaluate and recruit patients for clinical trial participation.
• Manage patient recruitment efforts for the clinical research study, including outreach, follow-up, and engagement activities.
• Enter study-related data accurately and promptly into systems and other research databases.
• Schedule study appointments and send appointment reminders to ensure participant adherence to visit schedules.
• Verify data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, and resolve data queries in collaboration with the research team.
• Process media referrals by reviewing incoming inquiries, assessing potential eligibility, and coordinating next steps with interested participants.
• Perform participant follow-up activities, including phone calls and other communications, to support retention and ongoing study compliance.
• Prepare for study visits by organizing necessary documentation, supplies, and materials in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Monitor and support e-diary compliance by guiding participants on proper use and reviewing entries for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with regulatory tasks related to the clinical trial, supporting documentation and processes that align with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the clinical research team to maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and confidentiality throughout the study.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in a clinical trial or research setting.
• At least 1+ years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical research studies.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience working with electronic data capture systems (EDC).
• Demonstrated ability to perform chart reviews and interpret clinical information for research eligibility.
• Strong skills in phone screening and pre-screening patients for clinical trials.
• Experience with clinical trial processes, including study visit preparation and participant follow-up.
• Training in HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical research standards.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants and research staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting data verification and query resolution in clinical trial databases.
• Knowledge of patient recruitment strategies, including handling media referrals and outreach campaigns.
• Ability to support e-diary compliance and participant education on electronic data capture tools.
• Comfort working with regulatory documentation and processes related to clinical research.

Work Environment The role operates during normal business hours in a fast-paced clinical research environment focused on a C.diff study. The Clinical Research Coordinator will split time between two sites Los Angeles (90027) and Ontario (91761). Work involves frequent use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, data entry tools, and e-diary technologies, requiring sustained attention to detail and accuracy. The setting emphasizes regulatory compliance, confidentiality, and collaboration with a research team, with a professional clinical attire appropriate for patient-facing and research activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS.

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 fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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