Clinical Research Coordinator TOCA Orthopedics

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's TOCA Orthopedics division in Phoenix seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials within sports medicine and orthopedic care. You will collaborate with physicians, patients, and research teams to collect data, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate study activities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field and 2–4 years of clinical research experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field.
• Two to four years of clinical research experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement assigned protocols for studies.
• Collect data and maintain study files.
• Recruit and screen volunteers; obtain medical history.
• Support IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Liaise with physicians, sponsors, and teams.
• Monitor adverse events and report to the research physician.

Skills

Clinical research

Medical terminology

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Sports Medicine Surgery-Clin

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Research

Great options and opportunities. We’re certified as a Great Place To Work® and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

TOCA at Banner Health has built a reputation for excellence in Arizona for 70 years as the first and foremost orthopedic group. Our Nationally and Internationally recognized orthopedic physicians and surgeons use the most advanced, proven technologies for the best recovery possible. We are the forefront of the Integrated Service Model and committed to continually improving our delivery of orthopedic care to meet the needs of our patients. Our board certified and fellow trained physicians specialize in: fracture care, joint replacement, sports medicine, physical therapy, digital x-ray, and more. We are also honored to be the official team physicians and orthopedic surgeons for Arizona State University.

Join Banner TOCA Orthopedics and play a key role in advancing orthopedic care through innovative clinical research. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you'll collaborate with physicians, patients, and research teams to manage clinical trials, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate study activities, and help bring leading-edge treatments to our patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and contributing to the future of orthopedic medicine.

Location:

The primary site the individual would report to would be: 2222 E Highland Ave, Ste. 310 Phoenix, AZ

There would be a 1x/week visit to each of these locations:

TOCA at Banner Health | Tempe

5002 S Mill Ave

Tempe, AZ

TOCA at Banner Health | Scottsdale

9377 E Bell Rd, Ste 231

Scottsdale, AZ

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating and/or implementing assigned protocols. This position includes collecting and recording medical data and history, assisting in patient assessments, and maintaining study files.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides study information and obtains relevant information to and from patients engaged in clinical studies, which includes: assisting in the recruitment and screening of volunteers; registering patients; providing information on clinical trials and protocols to interested participants in a timely and helpful manner; obtaining relevant medical history on candidates by phone and in person; collecting previous relevant medical records data on patient; explaining procedures and consent forms; compiling all information prior to the initial visit; responding to inquiries from study participants or collateral informants in a timely and helpful manner; updating databases with patient information; and/or, performing other related activities.
2. Performs tasks required by protocol, which may include obtaining patient medical history, systems review, phlebotomy, EKG, and cognitive assessment on patients. Collects vital signs. Maintains quality assurance on designated protocols. Collects data as required and assists in interpreting and evaluating results as required.
3. Triages adverse events and communicates with the research physician regarding the occurrence of adverse events. Collects information regarding indicated medical follow-up with the subject and collateral informants as needed.
4. Provides educational information to patients and their families. Serves as a resource and support person for patients and families by being a consistent person they can contact within the clinical research program. Provides information to the patient and family related to the healthcare of the patient such as health maintenance, prevention, and anticipatory guidance relevant to study-related diseases.
5. Ensures uniform implementation of protocols by completing required documentation in a consistent, accurate and timely manner. Assists in preparing appropriate IRB (Institutional Review Board) forms, informed consents, correspondence with sponsor, etc., in an accurate and timely manner. May participate in the annual IRB approval and update process.
6. Serves as a liaison to other departments and programmatic areas, as well as community agencies.
7. Ensures that primary referring physicians receive timely progress notes on the patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
8. May assume primary responsibility in the implementation and management of new clinical trials in a knowledgeable and collaborative manner.
9. Department level responsibility. Some positions may have frequent interaction with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and related clinical departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess knowledge of clinical research methodologies as normally obtained by the completion of a bachelors' degree in a healthcare field.

Experience typically gained through two to four years clinical research experience. Familiarity with medical and clinical terminology. Must have excellent organizational and task management skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and study information. Ability to maintain knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing practice as well as Institute policies and procedures related to medical and nursing practice. Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CRCC).

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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