About Us
At Pacific Northwest Kidney and Hypertension Institute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and related conditions. Our team thrives on collaboration, clinical excellence, and improving the quality of life for our community in the Inland Northwest. We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing clinical research department in Spokane.
Job Summary
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to facilitate and manage our outpatient clinical trials. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for study sponsors, investigators, and participants. You will oversee daily study operations, ensure strict protocol compliance, manage regulatory documentation, and support our mission to bring innovative therapies to patients managing renal and cardiovascular conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Study Coordination & Compliance: Manage the daily operations of assigned clinical trials from study start-up to close-out, ensuring absolute adherence to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and institutional policies.
- Patient Recruitment & Screening: Screen, recruit, and enroll eligible patients into clinical trials. Conduct the informed consent process and educate participants and their families on study expectations, procedures, and potential risks.
- Data Management & Documentation: Accurately collect, record, and maintain clinical research data in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. Promptly resolve data queries and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready source documentation.
- Patient Care & Visits: Schedule and coordinate patient study visits, perform basic clinical duties (e.g., vitals, phlebotomy, processing/shipping lab specimens), and monitor participants for adverse events, escalating clinical concerns to the Principal Investigator (PI) immediately.
- Regulatory Oversight: Prepare and maintain essential regulatory documents, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, protocol amendments, and safety reports. Host and facilitate sponsor monitoring visits and audits.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a life science, healthcare, nursing, or a closely related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and clinical research experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator required. Experience in nephrology, internal medicine, or cardiology clinical trials is highly preferred.
- Certification: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) designation is a strong plus (or willingness to obtain within one year of hire). Current BLS/CPR certification required.
- Skills: Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills. Proficiency with clinical trial management software, EDC platforms, and electronic health records (EHR).
Benefits
- Competitive market-rate hourly pay with opportunities for professional advancement.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Support for continuing education and professional research certifications.
- A predictable daytime schedule with no night shifts or weekends.
Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
