What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Billing Coverage Analyst - Center for Research and Grants position at ECU Health Medical Center?
ECU Health
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
The Billing Coverage Analyst will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of managing billing compliance for clinical research studies at ECU and ECU Health.
Working in close collaboration with study sponsors, clinical units, research teams, and regulatory affairs offices, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting comprehensive financial reviews.
- Managing a portfolio of studies, the Billing Coverage Analyst will provide crucial support to investigators, clinical staff, and patients by ensuring adherence to billing regulations and overseeing financial aspects related to the studies.
- Responsibilities include interpreting study protocols and contracts, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining detailed documentation, and contributing to the development of billing compliance policies and procedures.
- The position requires a keen understanding of billing regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams to uphold the financial integrity of research programs. Other duties include supporting audits, providing training on billing compliance, and contributing to continuous process improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in finance, healthcare, administration, or a related field is required.
- 3 - 4 years experience in clinical research finance, billing compliance, or financial auditing required.
Preferred
- Masters Degree preferred, MBA or Masters in Healthcare Administration.
Other Information
- 40 hours a week
- Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
- Hybrid: Will work mainly remotely, required to work on-site for Mandatory Training and Special Projects.
- Great Benefits
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General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Samantha Stewart, Recruiter
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
