Clinical Research Billing Coverage Analyst

The Billing Coverage Analyst will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of managing billing compliance for clinical research studies at ECU and ECU Health. Working in close collaboration with study sponsors, clinical units, research teams, and regulatory affairs offices, this team member will be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial reviews. Managing a portfolio of studies, the Billing Coverage Analyst will provide crucial support to investigators, clinical staff, and patients by ensuring adherence to billing regulations and overseeing financial aspects related to the studies. Responsibilities include interpreting study protocols and contracts, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining detailed documentation, and contributing to the development of billing compliance policies and procedures. The position requires a keen understanding of billing regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams to uphold the financial integrity of research programs. Other duties include supporting audits, providing training on billing compliance, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Bachelor's degree in finance, healthcare, administration, or a related field is required.

Master's Degree preferred, MBA or master's degree in healthcare administration.

3 - 4 years of experience in clinical research finance, billing compliance, or financial auditing required.

$62400.00 - $90948.00

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About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

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