Senior Medicare Coverage Analyst

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Remoto; USD 78.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Medicare Coverage Analyst (MCA) to review clinical research documents and produce coverage analyses that distinguish Routine Cost items from sponsor-billed services. The role combines policy interpretation with practical budgeting for trials and requires attention to detail and collaboration with study teams.

The Senior MCA supports complex protocols, mentors junior staff, and ensures timely, compliant determinations while maintaining a

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or RN credential required.
• 5 years of Medicare coverage analysis experience.
• Experience with research activities in academic medical centers; CTMS experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Mentors and trains junior MCA staff; performs second-level review.
• Creates coverage analysis grids for complex protocols.
• Serves as subject matter expert on LCD/NCD policy and communicates changes to the MCA team.
• Triages workflow based on institutional needs and communicates timelines.
• Interfaces with sponsors to resolve protocol assessment discrepancies.

Conoscenze

Medicare policy knowledge

Billing compliance

CTMS familiarity

Communication/education

Mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or RN credential

Strumenti

CTMS

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is remote, with occasional onsite presence required as needed. The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at least once per quarter and must also be available to spend one week onsite for training.

The Medicare Coverage Analyst (MCA) is responsible for reviewing clinical research protocols, Informed Consent Forms, Clinical Trial Agreements, and other relevant study‑related documents to create a coverage analysis/billing guide. The coverage analysis indicates which medical procedures/services may be 'Routine Cost' and billable to patient insurance and which should be billed to the study sponsor.

The Medicare Coverage Analyst determines whether proposed clinical research studies are a Qualifying Clinical Trial as defined by the Medicare Clinical Trial Policy (NCD 310.1) and designates medical procedures/services based on relevant regulations and determinations.

The Senior Medicare Coverage Analyst applies subject matter expertise to complex protocols and mentors/trains junior team member.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

• Mentors and trains junior MCA staff, provides second‑level review of junior staff determinations
• Creates coverage analysis grids for complex protocols
• Serves as National and Local Coverage Determination (LCD and NCD) subject matter expert – disseminating changes to Medicare payor policy to other members of the MCA team
• Triages and prioritizes coverage analysis workflow based on institutional need across disease centers – communicates MCA execution timelines to study teams and external stakeholders
• Serves as the primary point of contact for urgent protocol amendments with budgetary and MCA impact, prioritizes and executes in narrow timelines
• Independently interfaces with sponsors and sponsor representatives to resolve discrepancies in specific protocol assessments
• Interfaces with study team and principal investigators prior to protocol submission to assist with MCA determinations/study design

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Understanding of research activity in an academic medical center
• Knowledge of billing compliance and Medicare regulations/policy, applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and policies and institutional policies and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of clinical research budgeting and the clinical trial life cycle: study start‑up through study closure
• Knowledge of clinical trials management system (CTMS)
• Ability to independently facilitate outreach/communication between study team and sponsor

Minimum Job Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor's degree or RN credential
• 5 years of experience in Medicare coverage analysis.
• Candidates should have experience with research activities in an academic medical center
• Working with clinical trials management systems (CTMS).
• CPT/DRG coding experience is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$77,500.00 - $90,400.00