Clinical Operations Associate

Company: APQ Health

Website: https://apqhealth.com

Location: Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid (local presence required)
Job Type: Full-Time or Internship

Industry: Healthcare Technology, Medical Imaging, Clinical Operations
Compensation:

Full-Time: Competitive, based on experience and role scope

About APQ Health

APQ Health is a healthcare technology startup company working at the intersection of clinical operations, medical imaging, and data-driven healthcare workflows. We develop and deploy AI-powered quantitative software used in clinical environments to support the analysis of 3D medical imaging data.  

Role Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Operations Associate to support clinical, operational, and technical coordination activities across the company. This role is open to recent graduates or current students and may be structured as either a full-time position or an internship, depending on candidate availability and experience.

You will work directly with the company founders and leadership, as well as with hospital, clinical, and technical teams, gaining hands-on exposure to how an early-stage healthcare technology company operates in real clinical settings.

The role provides broad exposure to:

Cloud-based and data-driven healthcare systems

Modern diagnostic and imaging workflows, including 3D imaging

Clinical workflows across multiple domains, including cardiology

Hospital EIS coordination and early customer-facing activities

Quality systems, documentation, and regulated operations

As part of the role, you will receive training in how medical imaging cases are processed across different clinical areas, including cardiology, and assist with image review and annotation workflows used to support clinical and technical processes. All activities are performed under established protocols and supervision and are non-diagnostic in nature.

Location & Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid. While much of the work can be done remotely, candidates must be based in the Los Angeles area and available for regular in-person meetings (approximately weekly) with team members, partners, or hospital contacts. 

What You’ll Do

Provide direct operational and coordination support to company founders

Support communication and coordination with hospitals, clinical teams, and partners

Assist with hospital EIS coordination, onboarding, and documentation

Support customer-facing and coordination activities, including preparation of materials, meeting support, and follow-ups (non-quota)

Assist with Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and processes

Maintain and review clinical, operational, and regulatory documentation

Support medical imaging workflows, including basic image processing, review, and annotation

Assist with cardiology and other clinical imaging case workflows, under supervision and defined protocols

Support cloud-based workflows and data organization

Perform light system and data administration tasks, including data checking and validation

Collaborate with clinical, engineering, operations, and leadership teams on cross-functional initiatives

Support basic marketing and outreach activities, including social media updates, coordination of content, and preparation of materials (training provided).

Required Qualifications

Current student or recent graduate in Life Sciences, Biology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Strong computer skills and comfort working with multiple software systems

Experience working with structured data, files, or datasets (academic or work)

Basic understanding of cloud-based tools, technical systems, or data workflows

Familiarity with scripting, automation, or technical tools (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar — training provided)

Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail

Comfortable working in a regulated or production healthcare environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Interest in pre-med, clinical research, healthcare administration, or health tech

Familiarity with hospital or clinical environments

Exposure to QMS, EIS, compliance, or regulated medical systems

Curiosity about medical imaging, diagnostics, or data-driven healthcare

Interest in cardiology or other clinical specialties (not required)

Upper-division undergraduate (3rd year or later) or graduate students preferred

What You'll Gain

Exposure to clinical operations and healthcare workflows

Experience with medical imaging data and annotation

Insight into cardiology and other clinical imaging processes

Understanding of how healthcare technology operates in regulated environments

Direct experience working with company founders and leadership

Strong preparation for medical school, graduate programs, or health-technology careers

Growth Opportunity

Strong-performing candidates may be considered for expanded responsibilities or long-term full-time opportunities, based on performance and business needs.