[Hiring] Clinical Research Billing Analyst @OSF HealthCare

Role Description

As a pivotal member of our clinical research team, the Clinical Research Billing (CRB) Analyst I plays a crucial role in overseeing the financial aspects of clinical trials within our highly regulated field. This role involves:

• Compiling and analyzing diverse data, particularly focusing on Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA), to ensure compliance with strict industry regulations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support study start-ups, aligning budgets with trial scopes, and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Reviewing MCAs against protocols to ensure accurate billing.
• Providing financial insights for new research grants and managing industry and grant funds post-award.
• Overseeing invoicing and cash flow for funded trials.
• Managing research financial data and conducting comprehensive analyses.
• Providing essential education and support to research operations staff regarding finance, billing processes, policies, and regulations.
• Spearheading special projects and quality assurance initiatives for timely invoicing and efficient monetary tracking.

#remote near OSF facility.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, or other closely related field.
• Experience: Three years healthcare, research (clinical and/or administration), general finance/accounting, and/or business administrative experience.
• Licensure/ Certification: N/A
• Other Skills/ Knowledge:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and use complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve processes and optimize results.
  • General understanding of medical terminology.
  • Demonstrated ability to train individuals and provide education to small groups.
  • Team building and change management.
  • Customer Service.

Requirements

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education: N/A
  • Experience:
    • Research Administration and Regulations within our niche industry.
    • Medicare Clinical Trial Policy, Medicare billing rules, Medicare Coverage Analysis within our specialized regulatory framework.
    • Clinical trial budget development & negotiations.
    • Research related Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
    • Revenue cycle management.
    • Research-related coding with a deep understanding of our industry’s coding standards.
    • Accounts receivable and Accounts payable experience.
    • Service line profitability and margin reporting.
    • Project Management/Strategic Planning.
    • Policy/Standard Operating Procedure/Working Process Writing/Maintenance.
    • Experience in large, multicenter health system.
  • Licensure/ Certification: Any research-related certification.
  • Other Skills/ Knowledge:
    • Basic knowledge and understanding of the regulatory, operational, logistical, and administrative requirements of clinical research studies.
    • Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and/or other research software systems.
    • Basic knowledge of research regulations (e.g. IRB, FDA, OHRP, GCP, etc.).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package.
• Includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person.
• Engagement with their current stage of life and career.
• Expected pay for this position is $33.52 - $39.44/hour.
• Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.
• This is a Salaried position.

Company Description

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.