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Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This is a central university department job, reporting to the Office for Clinical Research (OCR).
- Responsibilities include post award invoicing and monitoring of all industry sponsored clinical trials and some other funded clinical research if the sponsor requires an invoice for payment of CPT coded items and services.
- Under direct supervision, performs a detailed analysis of all industry clinical trial accounts for invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Generates invoices for startups, milestones, per patient visits, and administrative fees; applies and monitors payments received against invoices and tracked study visits; pays study related expenses to internal and external vendors; processes patient stipends and travel reimbursements; and closes study accounts in alignment with the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) and the Prospective Reimbursement Analysis (PRA).
- Is responsible for submission and follow-up of charge corrections.
- Routinely assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and executive summary reports distributed to principal investigators, research support staff, department administrators, and executive management.
- Assists with audit tasks on study assignments.
- May perform budget entry in ERMS. Utilizes and integrates data from multiple financial and clinical databases and software applications including: Compass, EPEX, Emory Express, DOCLink, ERMS, eIRB, GE Centricity, Health Quest, MicroStrategy, and OnCore.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Healthcare related field and three years of clinical research experience or professional financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Completion of Emory Research Financial Management and Billing Compliance course and Compass/EPEX training within 60 days of hire.
- Completion of Emory Project Management training at next scheduled class but within 2 years of hire/promotion.
- Working knowledge of medical billing review, contract interpretation, and research billing compliance.
- Excellent customer service skills.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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