Financial Research Analyst I Pittsburgh, PA

The individual will serve as a Financial Research Analyst for the Hillman Cancer Center.

Primary responsibilities include:
Accurate and timely review of hospital and physician charges in Medipac and EPIC
Interpretation of the research coverage analysis (FRIAR and Oncore schema(s) during the charge review process
Appropriate coding of charges as routine care conventional care or study paid and inclusion of clinical trial modifiers where applicable
Collaborate with clinical research service (CRS) teams for clarification of clinical data when identifying conflicting or missing information.
Communicate issues concerning clinical research billing with responsible parties throughout the University of Pittsburgh UPMC and the Hillman Cancer Center
Audit patient and institutional accounts to ensure compliant billing
Utilize hospital and physician services to perform research billing corrections as needed

Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines as well as be a team player is in healthcare or healthcare related field is preferred. Prior research or compliance administration experience is preferred. Understanding of various third party regulatory compliance and ancillary UPMC committee guidelines. Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficiency with computers and database software is required and excellent typing and computer navigation skills are preferred. Time management skills and the ability to work on numerous projects at one time are essential. Attention to detail and self-initiated problem solving is imperative to properly and accurately complete the fiscal process. Strong financial skills coupled with an understanding of the clinical area and the terminology used therein is a must.

Bachelors degree; Healthcare or healthcare related field is preferred. Oncology and/or research experience strongly preferred; Understanding of various third party regulatory compliance and ancillary UPMC and Pitt committee guidelines preferred. Associates degree with additional years of experience could be substituted for bachelors degree.

Job Summary
Assists to serve as regulatory liaison for all clinical sites coordinating centers and data management centers and assists with grant approval reviews and regulatory reviews. Coordinates investigator training sessions assists with compliance investigations maintains databases and collaboratively assists with developing approval guidelines to ensure institutional compliance with all regulations policies and applicable regulations.

Essential Functions
Must be able to effectively and efficiently operate a computer and other office tools such as telephone calculator facsimile and copy machines

Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.


Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Compliance Specialist I
Job Family Compliance & Audit
Job Sub-Family Research Compliance
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
Hiring Range $48743.00 - $64990.00
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover Letter