Clinical Research Coordinator I or II - Thunderbird Office

Description & Requirements

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease. Since 1976, we have enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona. We are a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I or II to join our team. To learn more about us, please visit our website: [click to reveal website link]www.akdhc.com .

Clinical Research Coordinator I or II - AKDHC Thunderbird Office

With the support of the Clinical Research Operations Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator I or II will provide research study assistance and coordination services to different clinical research areas for AKDHC Medical Research Services, LLC. You will also be responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator and ancillary staff in educating patients about research studies. Clinical Research will include clinical trials in our regular nephrology offices, as well as our surgery center and dialysis units.

Essential Functions:

• Study Conduct & Patient Care
  • Assists with screening, consenting, and enrolling participants in accordance with IRB-approved protocols.
  • Schedules and conducts study visits under supervision, following protocol-specific procedures.
  • Accurately documents visit procedures, assessments, and clinical data into source and electronic systems (EDC).
  • Provides basic patient care as appropriate, including vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
  • Recognizes and reports adverse events or deviations per SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Maintains current knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA regulations, and internal SOPs.
  • Participates in site monitoring visits and assists in audit readiness activities.
  • Ensures study documentation is complete, timely, and audit-ready.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Collaborates with the PI, Clinical Research Operations Manager, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality study conduct.
  • Maintains positive, professional communication with subjects, staff, and sponsors.
  • Assists in educating patients on study expectations, procedures, and follow-up requirements.
• Professional Growth
  • Actively works toward achieving Clinical Research Coordinator Certification through the support of the Education Fund.
  • Demonstrates initiative in learning new protocols, procedures, and systems.

You should have:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare, life sciences, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in clinical research or healthcare setting required.
• Completion of CITI, GCP, and/or IATA training preferred or willing to obtain upon hire. Bilingual skills are appreciated and beneficial to the role, though not required.

Benefits:

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.