Research Billing Compliance Specialist - Lifespan
Providence, RI
About the Job
Summary:
The Research Billing Compliance Specialist is primarily responsible for reviewing research participant billing in compliance with all applicable regulations guidelines and policies related to research billing. This role involves a timely detailed review of research billing to ensure accuracy and adherence to sponsor agreements institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The specialist will work closely with clinical research teams finance departments and CTO manager to maintain integrity and transparency in all billing practices associated with research studies. Additional responsibilities related to billing compliance to meet the needs of the department.
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance:
Perform research billing review in compliance with federal state and institutional regulations and policies related to clinical trial billing including Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) National Coverage Determinations (NCD) and Clinical Trial Policy (CTP).
Stay current with changes in billing regulations and guidelines affecting clinical research.
Billing Review and Audits:
Conduct pre-billing reviews of clinical trial charges to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements.
Identify and report compliance issues and assist CTO manger in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
Education and Training:
May provide training and support to clinical research staff on billing compliance and regulatory requirements.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of billing compliance activities.
Utilize existing EMR reporting to support improved workflows and inform CTO manager of billing compliance status issues and resolutions.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with clinical research coordinators investigators finance and legal departments to ensure accurate billing practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact for billing compliance queries and issues and escalate to the CTO manageras necessary.
Foster a culture of compliance and integrity within the clinical research billing process.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for improving billing compliance processes and systems.
Participate in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to enhance billing compliance.
Additional Responsibilities
May include as per the needs of the department:
Sponsor invoicing
Review outsourced MCA for accuracy and completeness in line with institutional specifications
Monitor the IRB submission platform for protocol amendment submissions and evaluate whether adjustments to the MCA or sponsor budget are necessary.
Other information:
EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Bachelor�s degree in healthcare administration finance business or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical trial billing healthcare billing compliance or a related field.
Extensive knowledge of clinical trial billing regulations and guidelines.
Skills:
Understanding of clinical trial lifecycle.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
Proficient in the use of billing and compliance software systems. Experience with EMR and/or CTMS system required; EPIC and OnCore experience a plus.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Certifications:
Clinical Research Professional Certification or related certification is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Remote work. Ability to travel to on-site location for occasional team meetings/team building activities a plus but not required.
Sits stands and walks intermittently throughout the day.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. May recommend policy or procedural modification.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union