Clinical Research Finance Administrator

Clinical Research Finance Administrator Location Grand Rapids, MI : Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. : The Clinical Research Finance Administrator is a mid-entry level role, responsible for assisting with the oversight and management of financial and non-financial post-award activities for all sponsored projects. The Research Administrator is responsible for working together with the Phase II/III research team, Principal Investigators, study teams, CHC Finance and ancillary services to ensure smooth and efficient study initiation and maintenance processes. Responsible for review of clinical trial budgets and Medicare Coverage Analysis, preparation of invoices, reconciliation of accounts receivable and payment of 3rd party research changes. Required Qualifications: Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Specific skills & abilities:

• Working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Experience working in a Clinical Trial Management System (SignalPath, OnCore, Velos etc.)
• Experience working with clinical trial budgets, contracts and/or Medicare Coverage Analysis.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, database management and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Create and approve monthly clinical trial invoices for active studies.
• Maintain active study reconciliations to ensure all patient visits are priced correctly.
• Help identify opportunities to improve budgeting/billing processes.
• Generate reports to project study financials and track outstanding AR.
• Work with CHC Finance to ensure monies are allocated correctly to research.
• Resolve sponsor queries and follow-up on delinquent payments as needed.
• Support study close-out activities; account reconciliation and final invoices.
• Review 3rd party bills to confirm billing designations and issue payments as needed.
• Perform job duties in SignalPath CTMS as needed.
• Complete other job duties as assigned.