Research Budget Analyst

The US Oncology Network • Merrifield, VA

8h

About The Position

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Research Budget Analyst to join our Research Team at our Cancer Center in Fairfax Virginia.
Under minimal supervision coordinates and processes study budgets for all research trials utilizing sponsor's protocol. Drafts and prepares Medicare Coverage Analysis to build budgets in Excel or proprietary software to generate a cost analysis, for review by Contracts Manager. Maintains a list of all relevant vendor costs, and keeps up-to-date on pricing and payments from USOR, and Medicare. Works closely with sites, and the Central Billing Department to determine routine costs and NSOC items of services associated with research protocols. Creates, maintains, and updates Research Billing Guides (RBG) for all protocols, to ensure site is aware of how to charge protocol-related services. Creates, maintains, and updates Case Report Forms (CRFs) as appropriate to ensure proper tracking and payment for services performed in research related activities. Uploads appropriate documents to Indie or appropriate database. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 3 years of oncology experience.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Preferable to have experience with medical billing and electronic records. Must have the ability to learn new computer programs quickly. Proven ability to ensure fiscal responsibility and payment terms. Must have relevant experience preparing budgets and proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely creation and maintenance of Medicare Coverage Analysis to build budgets and/or budget updates for all protocol and protocol amendments. Ability to ensure fiscal responsibility and understand payment terms.
• Maintains and updates Study Start-up and Fee for Services Schedules. Also must update Budget template to include Medicare and pre-negotiated rates.
• Negotiates Letters of Agreements (LOAs) and selected research study agreements (include amendments) as needed.
• Answers contractual and budget questions from Central Research Department, Central Billing Department, and field staff based on executed Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA)
• Creates, circulates for review and signature, and maintains and updates all Research Billing Guides (RBG) for protocol and protocol amendments
• Creates and maintains updates on all CRFs or other appropriate documentation needed to receive reimbursement
• Uploads all department study documents (CDA, CTA, RBG, RCG, etc) required to the appropriate database (Indie or new one)
• Will provide assistance in reviewing, editing, and preparing CDAs, CTAs, and other appropriate documents, as needed
• Will work closely to interface with A/R Analyst to ensure that all appropriate billing and reconciliation has taken place on independent trials.
• Will interface with US Oncology Research to ensure that trials are appropriately budgeted for.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level