Clinical Research Coverage Analyst

About the role

The job maintains regulatory compliance programs, including the interpretation of systems to identify areas of risk and may coordinate internal audits. With a moderate level of direction, participates in compliance documentation, compliance training, and compliance committee formation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical trial protocols, budgets, contracts, and informed consent documents to inform billing designations.
• Creates detailed coverage analyses that outline the billing of clinical items and services required by research studies.
• Develops study calendars within the Clinical Trial Management System, Oncore.
• Safeguards consistency in the application of Medicare and other applicable rules across studies and alignment of study documents with billing regulations.
• Communicates the results of coverage analyses to principal investigators and/or study teams, providing detailed explanations and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Ensures that coverage analyses outputs are reviewable and auditable for quality and compliance.
• Recruits, onboards, and trains new clinical research staff to ensure adherence to billing compliance procedures.
• Collaborates with key offices, including the Human Research Protection Program and research units, to harmonize regulatory and budgetary processes in clinical trials.
• Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance.
• Presents and prepares compliance documentation on a routine basis.
• Captures and coordinates compliance committee meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work experience includes knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: Clinical research experience such as clinical research conduct, regulatory compliance, or related research activities. Coverage analysis experience.

Skills

Interpret research protocols, budgets, and consent forms to extrapolate billing/coverage information. Problem-solve, leveraging information and expertise available. Strong organizational skills. Manage projects at various stages of completion. Manage high volume of workload and meet deadlines. Demonstrated attention to detail.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00