Research Financial Analyst

northside· Research
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📍 Atlanta, GA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

This position supports the research program primarily in the management of pre- project or/and pre-award financial and administrative activities for research projects conducted at Northside Hospital. Key responsibilities include the review and finalization of the Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) and study cost analysis. The Research Financial Analyst supports the clinical staff conducting research by serving as the point of contact for pre-award financial administration issues related to clinical research projects and services.  This position will assist the NSH research community by negotiating research budgets, and when needed working with legal counsel to finalize clinical trial agreements with sponsors and assisting with any federal grant submissions to sponsors. Other responsibilities might include assisting with billing advisement, invoicing, and research project planning items, such as ensuring departmental support, establishing agreements with vendors that provide research services or agreements for institutions seeking vendor services from Northside Hospital. This position is important to the efficient, consistent and timely set-up and close of new research initiatives.  This individual works closely with Accounting, Finance and Revenue Integrity  departments.  

Qualifications

REQUIRED

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or an applicable related field
  • An applicable related field may be business administration, accounting, law or an experienced Study Coordinator or Research Nurse with financial and/or contract management experience.
  • One (1) year of research finance experience.

    • PREFERRED

  • Experience in a healthcare or community hospital setting strongly preferred
  • Advanced experience using Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
  • It is highly preferred that the individual have an understanding of Medicare billing rules and functional knowledge of essential National Coverage Decisions and the new CMS Clinical Research Policy.
  • Working knowledge of study accounting, billing and/or coding is preferred.
  • Knowledge of clinical research administration, Good Clinical Practices, and federal grants preferred.
  • General understanding of Medicare National Coverage Determinations and Standard of Care items to complete a Medicare Coverage Analysis
  • Knowledge of key research financial regulations regarding research (e.g., FDA / OHRP / ORI / DHHS / NIH).
  • Effective professional communication skills; ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
  • Effective organizational skills, effective follow-through and commitment to excellence.
  • Proven track record in customer service, attention to detail, and problem solving.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable, conditions and environment are unpredictable and change frequently.

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    Work Hours:

    8:00AM-4:30PM

    Weekend Requirements:

    No

    On-Call Requirements:

    No

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