Clinical Research Financial Analyst - Research Billing Review

• →Perform all research billing activities including, but not limited to: daily charge review, billing issue resolution, reconciliation and payment of research accounts.
• →Conduct research billing quality assurance activities, such as individual patient billing audits.
• →Assist in the development and design of training and resource materials related to research.
• →Follow standard operating procedures and policies to ensure compliant research billing.
• →Has a moderate/solid understanding of coding procedures, workflow issues, billing.
• →Generates Epic and CTMS reports for analysis, monitoring and improving research billing metrics and processes.

• →Effectively collaborates with Clinical Trial Financial Group, Hospital Revenue Cycle team, study teams, research subjects, IRB, and other stakeholders to address research billing challenges.

• →Ensure institutional research billing compliance with Medicare's Clinical Trial Policy, federal regulations, and contractual agreements. Maintain an understanding of Medicare's Clinical Trial Policy (NCD 310.1) and related guidance documents.

• →Assist in developing and maintaining polices, SOPs & SOWs related to clinical research billing process.
• →Stays current on all internal processes related to research billing, Medicare, National and local, regulations and guidelines, policies and procedures governing Research billing.
• →Prioritizes chart documentation and maintaining requirements within the department. Ensures all processes involved in accurately posting professional fees.
• →Has a moderate/solid understanding of coding procedures, workflow issues, billing infrastructure, and performance of Clinical Revenue staff. Informs department administrators, physicians, and Coder/Abstractors of regulatory changes.
• →Participates and may lead in training sessions, performing audits, and promoting an understanding of procedures, policies, and expectations in promotion of compliance efforts.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Bachelor's degree (specialization in finance, accounting, or business administration, health information management).

• 2-4 years’ experience with healthcare clinical research billing preferably in academic medical setting, clinical research management, health system operations.
• Experience with Epic Research Billing functions.

• Experience with a Clinical Trial Management system (CTMS) preferably OnCore, financial software, ERP systems.

• Accounting and finance experience strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of the Medicare Clinical Trials Policy and other federal, state and institutional clinical research regulations.

• Expertise in CPT, Modifiers, ICD, and HCPCS codes to support billing and compliance efforts.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial contracting, revenue recognition principles, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP).

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy in financial operations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.

• Office environment.

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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Pay Range

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