What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Billing Compliance Specialist position at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
Job Summary:
Professionalism Considerations (Critical for Success):
- Approach others in a tactful manner.
- Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Accept responsibility for one's own actions.
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Include appropriate people in decision-making.
- Use system-thinking concepts.
- Maintain a customer and patient focused perspective.
Responsibilities:
Serves as an internal unit expert related to clinical research billing rules and regulations. Provides clinical trial billing compliance consultation services, oversight, and education to research teams and investigators- 30% Oversees research billing compliance activities to ensure unit is in full compliance with institutional, regional, and federal research billing compliance rules and regulations. Advises researchers related to proper set up and execution of billing activities for patients on clinical trials
- 30% Interprets complex clinical trial protocols while applying expertise in research billing rules, clinical workflows, sponsor requirements and electronic system capabilities to configure and review study calendars and budget setup for clinical trials
- 10% Performs Medicare coverage analysis for complex research studies to promote and confirm compliance with billing rules and regulations. Works with study teams to ensure compliance
- 15% Develops and implements internal quality control processes to ensure calendar and budget builds reflect accurate trial information and comply with research billing rules
- 10% Provides expert guidance when issues arise during reconciliation of unit patient charges to ensure appropriate billing. Identifies and implements changes in clinical trial protocol calendar set up as needed
- 5% Provides training and resources related to research billing to study teams
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education:
Preferred
Associate's Degree
Qualifications:
- Experience with budgeting and/or post-award management preferred.
- Experience in a medical and/or research setting preferred.
- Experience with medical or insurance billing preferred.
Research staff with budgeting and/or post award management experience are encouraged to apply. We are also open to new graduates and those with limited experience who are willing to learn.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $63,126 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Kirsten Gragg
kgragg@wisc.edu
608-265-3357
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Clin Res Bill Compl Spec(RE108)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OB-GYN/OB-GYN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
311317-AS
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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Salary : $63,126
