Research Billing Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Research Billing Specialist to coordinate the clinical trial billing, collection and reconciliation process and to assist in day-to-day department finance operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of billing/coding experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite is essential, and familiarity with oncology or research billing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Sciences or equivalent experience and High School diploma, GED, GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with billing/coding and/or financial/business operations.
• Experience with billing and collection processes.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and identify solutions and make appropriate determinations.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and relationships with team members from all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical trial billing, collection and reconciliation process.
• Assist in the day-to-day department finance operations.

Skills

Billing/coding expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Research Billing Specialist is responsible for coordinating the clinical trial billing, collection and reconciliation process as well as assisting in the day-to-day department finance operations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor`s Degree in Accounting, Sciences or equivalent experience and High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with billing/coding and/or financial/business operations.
• Experience with billing and collection processes.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and identify solutions and make appropriate determinations.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and relationships with team members from all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience with oncology and/or research.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• SOCRA-Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and/or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
• Medical Billing/Coding certification.