Clinical Research Coordinator, Full-Time

Ultipro; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Job summary

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator at Grand Valley Oncology. Schedule Monday–Friday with occasional weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, patient safety, and coordinating study activities to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities cover patient screening, enrollment, data entry, billing coordination, and collaboration with PIs and care teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in health sciences or equivalent required.
• Two years of relevant experience required.
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and biology.
• Understanding of medical billing and insurance processes.
• ACRP/SOCRA certification must be obtained within six months of eligibility.
• Training in Human Subjects Protection, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE, and IATA within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety per GCP, HIPAA, and related standards.
• Identify, track, and report adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Coordinate monitoring, audits, and study closeout visits.
• Enter CRF data timely and resolve data queries promptly.
• Screen and enroll patients, review charts, assess eligibility, and support informed consent.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy

Biology

Medical Billing

Education

Associate’s degree (health sciences)

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 28, 2026

Locations

• Grand Valley Oncology
  688 23 1/2 Rd
  Grand Junction, CO 81505, USA
• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Technicians/Technologists
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CLINI004131

Description

Position Highlights:

• Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
• Location: Grand Valley Oncology
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (days), with occasional weekends/evenings

Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Compliance

• Help protect patients and study integrity by applying Human Subjects Protection, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and other relevant standards.
• Play a key role in patient safety by identifying, tracking, and reporting adverse events and protocol deviations in accordance with study requirements.
• Take ownership of essential regulatory activities, from preparing and maintaining documents to coordinating monitoring, audit, and study closeout visits.
• Keep studies moving forward through timely, accurate CRF data entry and prompt query resolution.

Study Coordination & Patient Care

• Partner closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) to guide patient screening and enrollment, review medical charts, assess eligibility, support informed consent discussions, and manage study data.
• Create a smooth, well-coordinated experience for research participants by organizing study visits, supporting protocol adherence, and bringing care teams together when needed.
• Build strong connections among healthcare teams, participants, and study partners to support protocol compliance and high-quality patient care.
• Be a trusted resource for patients, families, and providers by sharing clear clinical trial information, facilitating referrals, and maintaining responsive communication.
• Apply your clinical skills through research-related procedures such as vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG), questionnaires, specimen collection and processing, lab kit inventory, investigational drug accountability, and other delegated activities.

Study Operations & Financial Coordination

• Gain broad exposure to the business of clinical research by supporting study start-up and financial activities, including CDA review, feasibility analysis, activation, invoicing, reconciliation, and CTMS protocol builds.
• Support accurate, patient-centered study administration by preparing billing slips, assisting with invoicing, and coordinating patient stipend payments.
• Contribute ideas that improve workflows and enhance the research experience for patients while upholding regulatory standards.

Professional & Community Engagement

• Bring the department’s perspective to institutional committees and help shape collaborative research efforts.
• Help expand awareness of clinical research through community outreach and education for internal and external audiences.
• Grow your expertise through virtual, online, and self-directed learning, then share timely updates on research regulations and best practices with the team.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Strengthen team confidence and study quality by offering guidance, sharing expertise, and conducting secondary eligibility checks against inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalency (Two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education.)
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Moderate knowledge of Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Biology.
• Understanding of Medical Billing and Insurance processes.
• ACRP/SOCRA certification must be obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Completion of the following training within 30 days of hire: Human Subjects Protection, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, and IATA.

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $28.00 -$32.20 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2026.

The anticipated application deadline is October 31, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.

Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Travel Required

Yes .

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better. Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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