Remote Senior Payment Reimbursement Analyst

Sarah Cannon Research Institute; Tennessee; Remote; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is seeking a Senior Payment Reimbursement Analyst to oversee end-to-end vendor invoice review, reconciliation, and payment within the Revenue Cycle department. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance while coordinating between vendors, sponsors, and internal teams.

This is a remote US-based position; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' work experience in Accounting or Finance in a medical, clinical trial research or healthcare-related environment.
• Advanced research and analytical techniques for financial data evaluation.
• Expertise in interpreting and analyzing complex contractual language and budgets.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Coder, Certified Revenue Cycle Professional) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracting and payment processes for all vendors utilized by managed sites, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Review, reconcile, and approve complex vendor invoices for timely and accurate payment.
• Oversee the transition of high-volume vendors to data file submissions and establish optimal payment cadences.
• Promptly review all HCFA/UB vendor claim forms for payment and work with high volume vendors to transition to a data file submission and an appropriate cadence.
• Analyze and interpret vendor contracts and coverage analysis documents, providing guidance on research vs. standard of care reimbursement.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex billing issues, collaborating with vendors, sponsors, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Advance processed SCRI vendor data to the Data Integrity team for prompt reimbursement from sponsors
• Advance processed vendor data, completed check request, and support to the AP team for vendor reimbursement
• Maintain and enhance business relationships with departments, sites, vendors, and sponsors/CROs, including leading meetings and negotiations.
• Promptly review and accurately resolve patient concerns as they arise through direct vendor to patient billing

Skills

Financial analysis

Contract interpretation

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is seeking a Senior Payment Reimbursement Analyst to oversee end-to-end vendor invoice review, reconciliation, and payment within the Revenue Cycle department. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance while coordinating between vendors, sponsors, and internal teams.

This is a remote US-based position; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.