Clinical Assistant and Research Coordinator

About the role

The Nashville Hip Institute at TOA, part of Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, is a leading referral center for hip disorder management and hip preservation. We deliver tailored treatment plans through a multidisciplinary team approach, serving patients locally and globally. We are seeking a capable nurse to join our team and contribute to an organization that values growth and evolution.

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Assistant, responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating exceptional customer service and patient focus in every interaction
• Performing comprehensive medical history reviews and obtaining chief complaints
• Ensuring accurate and swift entry of patient information into charts
• Triaging patient telephone calls and emails by answering questions, providing consultation, and educating patients
• Preparing prescription orders as directed by physicians
• Educating patients on all aspects of their prescribed treatment plans
• Assisting with coordination of surgery and clinic schedules
• Managing and coordinating physician referral requests

As a Research Coordinator, responsibilities include:

• Screening, enrolling, and following study subjects
• Ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring of subjects
• Overseeing data collection and assimilation
• Maintaining informed consents for the duration of each study
• Verifying informed consent procedures and adhering to protocol requirements to protect study patients
• Ensuring completion of patient documentation at each clinic visit during screening
• Preparing publishable research

Requirements

• Exceptional focus on the patient experience with a passion for delivering excellent care and compassion
• Energetic and enthusiastic pace, able to manage patient flow swiftly and accurately without compromising care
• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily priorities
• Dependability with consistent on-time attendance to ensure timely patient care
• Knowledge of clinical research processes
• At least 5 years of experience in a research setting preferred
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in accordance with state regulations
• Experience in a physician office or hospital preferred
• BLS certification required upon hire