Clinic Trial Finance Assistant-Research

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.

Mission Statement :  To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Responsible for assisting the Research Finance Specialist with federal and international compliance regarding study financial activities of the department. Assist in ensuring that studies are properly coded and billed in conformance with departmental standards, and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations and international guidelines.

Essentia l Duties and R e sponsibilities :

• Reviews and understands the sponsor’s budget and negotiates based on Ironwood Cancer & Research Center’s fee schedule
• Monitors accounts payable activity including approval of invoices from local vendors and assuring charges are accurate per ICRC current contracts
• Assists in maintaining focus on the aging report to ensure we do not have balances past the 90-day mark
• Assists in assuring quality of department practices related to billing requirements per study contract, study budget and site policies.
• Reviews revenue with Clinical Trial Finance Specialist, assuring that sponsor invoicing and sponsor payments or collections are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Specializes in clinical trial management system function and maintenance
• Communicates and collaborates with research staff at the satellite sites to ensure all charges have been entered into Clinical Trial Management System correctly
• Communicates with Code Capture as needed to ensure charges related to research have been adjusted appropriately from the patient accounts
• Shows a thorough understanding of organization’s billing processes and assures research billing compliance for both patients and study sponsors on an ongoing basis
• Assists in developing a process to ensure all visit activities have been entered in CTMS on a weekly basis
• Assists in creating resources for use in training of new employees pertinent to CTMS use
• Active in maintaining continued education and professional growth through participation in continuing education programs.
• Communicates regularly with Research Staff about new study builds in CTMS as well as any updates to the system
• Ensures all pharmacy charges have been invoiced to the sponsor

Minimum Qualifications

Education / or Experience

Certificate / Licenses / Registration

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health / dental / vision, life insurance, and 401K, in a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E.

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