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.
• Ensures 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.
• Sets up, completes, and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis.
• Collaborates with key offices, including the Human Research Protection Program and research units, to harmonize regulatory and budgetary processes in clinical trials.
• Recruits, onboards, and trains new clinical research staff to ensure adherence to billing compliance procedures.
• Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field and 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and coverage analysis experience.

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

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00

Schedule

40 hours per week