Job Description:

Supervisor, Clinical Research Finance

The Hillman Cancer Center (HCC) provides exceptional patient care as a world leader in understanding, preventing, and treating cancer through the integration of scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and community partnerships, while training the next generation of cancer experts. The Supervisor of Clinical Research position is within the Clinical Research Services area of HCC. This is a remote position.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related experience or Associate degree plus 6 years of related experience
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical research and/or compliance experience

Job Summary

Oversees regulatory liaison for all clinical sites, coordinating centers, and data management centers and performs grant approval reviews and assists with regulatory reviews. Completes investigator training sessions, assists with compliance investigations, maintains databases, and develops approval guidelines to ensure institutional compliance with all regulations, policies, and applicable regulations.

Essential Functions

• Point of contact for clinical research billing inquires
• Oversee the accurate and timely review of hospital and physician charges in Medipac and EPIC
• Interpretation of the research Medicare coverage analysis and Oncore study calendars during the charge review process
• Appropriate coding of charges as routine care, conventional care or study paid and inclusion of clinical trial modifiers where applicable
• Collaborate with clinical research service (CRS) teams for clarification of clinical data when identifying conflicting or missing information.
• Communicate issues concerning clinical research billing with responsible parties throughout the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC and the Hillman Cancer Center
• Audit patient and institutional accounts to ensure compliant billing
• Utilize hospital and physician services to perform research billing corrections as needed
• Training on and supervision of all aspects of the research billing process

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Compliance Specialist III

Job Family: Compliance & Audit

Job Sub Family: Research Compliance

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M-F

Work Arrangement: M-F

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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