Research Finance & Protocol Coordinator

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K Match

Performance bonus

Wellness programs

Community perks

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL is seeking a full-time Research Billing Specialist to ensure accurate scheduling, authorization, and coding of research patients while aligning with federal and state laws.

The role requires 5 years in research, finance, or medical coding and a macro-level understanding of research financing. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years in research, finance, or medical/clinical coding.
• Macro level understanding of research financing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and liaison between clinical research operations and financial services to ensure proper scheduling, authorization, adjudication, and coding of research patients.
• Research, analyze, interpret, and disseminate protocol-specific billing instructions for sponsored and cooperative group research.
• Maintain knowledge of coding requirements for active protocols; coordinate CMS/NCD guidance and training for PFS departments; support onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Research coding

Financial billing

CMS NCD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Healthcare Management/Finance

Job description

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL is seeking a full-time Research Billing Specialist to ensure accurate scheduling, authorization, and coding of research patients while aligning with federal and state laws.

The role requires 5 years in research, finance, or medical coding and a macro-level understanding of research financing. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift.