Research Compliance Analyst

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Compliance Budget Analyst to advance the university's support of compliant budgeting for sponsored clinical trials. The role involves assessing budgets and billing plans for accuracy and conformity with applicable laws and internal policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance and 3+ years of relevant experience, with preference for experience in patient care or patient account billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required or equivalent.
• Experience with patient clinical care and/or patient account billing preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA reviews on proposed sponsored clinical trials budgets/billing plans to determine compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Identify needed corrections and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct audits of sample transactions to determine whether categorization is consistent with the study’s billing plan, with emphasis on higher error potential.
• Monitor information in electronic clinical trial management systems and patient revenue systems to assess adherence to internal policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert for clinical trial software application systems.
• Responsible for the prevention and/or early detection of non-compliant billing and for necessary adjustments.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance

3 years of relevant experience or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400261 Research Compliance Office Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 111 Compensation Range: $64,200.00 - $96,200.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities: Responsible for furthering the University's support of compliance and operational policies and procedures, with specific emphasis to assess clinical trial budgets and billing plans of sponsored clinical trials for compliance with applicable laws and policies. Confirms the budgets and billing plans transfer into the institution's relevant computer information systems correctly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Quality Assurance Reviews on proposed sponsored clinical trials budgets/billing plans to determine compliance with applicable laws and policies. Identifies needed corrections and makes recommendations for corrective action. Conducts audits of sample transactions to determine whether categorization is consistent with the study’s billing plan, with emphasis on situations of a higher error potential. Monitors information in electronic clinical trial management systems and patient revenue systems to assess adherence to internal policies. Act as a subject matter expert for clinical trial software application systems. Responsible for the prevention and/or early detection of non-compliant billing. Makes necessary adjustments before the dollar value and volume of such errors becomes too great. Reviews, corrects, tracks, and reports on instances of erroneous financial reporting. Assists in formulating, reviewing, and updating policies related to clinical research study budgeting and billing and compiling metrics regarding clinical research studies activity. Maintains current knowledge of issues in the area of clinical research billing and budgeting compliance through networking, review of literature and participation in seminars or other programs. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & Experience Bachelor's degree required in accounting, business or finance or a related field preferred. and 3 years of relevant experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with patient clinical care and/or patient account billing preferred. 5-7 years of experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel required Ability to analyze and prepare financial analyses and budgets required Knowledge of clinical research billing regulations required Detail-oriented thinking with ability to think abstractly required Strong interpersonal and written communication skills required Ability to simultaneously manage several tasks required

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