Lead Clinical Research Finance Coordinator - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute
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This position functions as a Clinical Research Finance Coordinator III, Team Lead (CRFC III, Team Lead), responsible for evaluating and working to improve operational workflow within the Research Finance team by establishing priorities and delegating tasks within the unit. This candidate is responsible the oversight of highly complex and pivotal projects that are assigned by the Manager of Research.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and updates Medicare Coverage Analysis grids in order to assess which procedures/services within the protocol are covered under Medicare guidelines. Works in conjunction with Cedars-Sinai Industry Sponsored Research Office in order to produce a final document.
- Critically evaluates research protocols to assess resource needs; assessment includes all research procedures, clinical research staff time, investigator time, and costs from ancillary departments.
- Develops clinical trial budgets and negotiates with industry sponsors. Renegotiates budgets as part of trial maintenance through amendments.
- Creates and finalizes payment terms (contract language) in conjunction with industry sponsor.
- Advises and directs the research budgetary/billing workflow within the unit as well as provides consultation to staff responsible for said tasks.
- Develops and governs the standard operating procedures in order to achieve consistent results.
- Develops and trains internal and external customers on budgetary/billing workflows.
- Leads the implementation of new applications and/or systems within the unit.
- Responds to industry sponsor concerns that are escalated by internal/external means.
- Leads cross functional meetings and provides updates on the status of the research finance team.
- Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and provides recommendations to improve operational efficiency within the unit.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience:
- 3 years Clinical research budgeting/billing experience required
Licenses and Certifications:
- Certification in Clinical Research (CCRP) preferred
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
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