Clinical Research Study Budget Administrator, Post-Award

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

 
The College of Medicine, Office of Clinical Research, is seeking to fill a Clinical Research Study Budget Administrator- Post-Award – Dual Comp position.

• Coordinate clinical trial budget amendments, billing , etc., in accordance with UC /UC Health policy and federal laws and regulations.
• Build the study budget into the institutional clinical trials management system when budget finalized and modify as required for amendments
• Manage EPIC billing queue, completing research hospital billing and mixed visit reviews in EPIC for completed visits.
• Review/identify issues of EPIC billing compliance for mixed visits in accordance with trial budget and MCA
• Obtain payment backup  for ACH and check payments when not provided by sponsor. 
• Identify quality improvement opportunities to facilitate improved processes related to post-award services.
• Assist with technology launches and implementation or optimization.
• Work in various research and financial systems/platforms.
• Provide training, education, onboarding and mentors other team members.
• When appropriate, work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk. Mitigate risk through working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and/or other departments.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Experience with clinical trials, budgets, billing, accounting, finance, financial analyst or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in business operations, healthcare, pharmaceutical or academic environment.

• Exposure to Medicare Coverage Analysis, CPT codes.
• Knowledge of clinical trials processes.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of Kuali, REDCap, SignalPath and CTMS platforms.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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