Clinical Research Administrator Ii

Job Description - CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR II (T240007)

CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR II - ( T240007 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator II.

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated “comprehensive” cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A “comprehensive” designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival.

On campus and around Birmingham, the O’Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O’Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care.

To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contract principles, federal regulations, laws and UAB policy and operating procedures.

To serve as liaison to the UAB Offices of Industry Engagement and Sponsored Programs in negotiation of confidentiality agreements (CDAs), contracts, and amendments related to the conduct of clinical research activities.

To identify conflicts of interest, legal, IP and business/financial risk.

To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Reviews clinical trial patient encounters, charges, procedures, laboratory services, imaging, medications, and other services in OnCore, Epic, and/or related clinical and research systems to determine the appropriate billing designation.

Reviews and interprets clinical trial protocols, informed consent documents, coverage analyses, billing plans, and study-specific requirements to determine whether services should be billed to the clinical trial/study or the patient's insurance.

Reviews charges for oncology clinical trial patients to distinguish research-only services from routine clinical care and ensures appropriate designation for billing.

Performs clinical trial charge review and reconciliation to identify missing, incorrect, duplicate, or inappropriately designated charges.

Applies appropriate study billing designations within applicable clinical and research systems and assists with correction of billing errors or discrepancies.

Collaborates with clinical research teams, Principal Investigators, Study Coordinators, Clinical Billing Review Officers, Patient Financial Services, Coding, Ancillary Departments, and other stakeholders to resolve clinical trial billing questions and discrepancies.

Researches and resolves discrepancies between clinical trial activities documented in OnCore, Epic, and other applicable systems.

Identifies trends, recurring billing issues, and process deficiencies and recommends opportunities to improve clinical trial billing workflows and operational efficiency.

Communicates with study teams regarding billing requirements and provides guidance related to the appropriate designation of clinical trial charges.

Assists with research and resolution of complex billing scenarios involving clinical trial participants, including coordination with appropriate clinical, financial, coding, and research personnel.

Assists with monitoring clinical trial billing activity for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to study-specific billing requirements.

Participates in the evaluation and improvement of systems, workflows, and processes related to clinical trial billing and charge review.

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