Clinical Trials Financial Analyst - Clinical & Translational Science
Job ID: 277087
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Augusta University is actively participating in ways to improve the health and lives of the people of our community, our state, and around the world. To do this, we conduct research, a great deal of which is done through clinical trials in humans (known as human subject research). There are many federal requirements that all research institutions must meet in order to conduct human subject research. We have an outstanding, dynamic, and growing group of researchers, administrators, and office staff ready to assist. Our defined strengths lie in the areas of: Conventional clinical trials; Community, population health, social, behavioral, and educational research; Community education; Well-defined research initiation process; Ongoing and continued support for conduct of research; Integrated and technology advanced IT systems to support efficient research processes.
Job Summary
To assist with the completion of the OnCore coverage analysis to include developing and negotiating industry sponsored clinical trial budgets and review/update industry sponsored budget amendments for the Clinical Trials Office. In addition, this position will also assist with completing budgets for grant applications and subawards.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Coverage Analysis and OnCore Financials
Perform comprehensive and independent analysis of clinical trial protocols and other study documents, including the research study budget, contract, informed consent, pharmacy and lab manuals, and other supporting documentation.

Perform detailed coverage analysis of research procedures in alignment with CMS rules and develop audit-ready study billing grids.
Assist investigators in determining study status under Medicare coverage rules and in identifying services as non-covered research-only, routine care, investigational items and services along with their associated costs.
Understand and exercise independent judgment and discretion in the analysis, interpretation and application of the
Medicare National Coverage Decisions (NCD) and Noridian local coverage decisions (LCD) for routine costs in clinical trials, and all relevant UW Medicine clinical research budgeting and billing policies and procedures.
Assist in the development of standardized procedures and tools for coverage analysis.
Assist with the financial build in Oncore by validating clinical trial financials and enter budgets into various systems to optimize performance and productivity.
Industry Sponsored Clinical Trial Budgets, Amendments, Grant
Provide excellent customer service and accurate guidance to clinical research study teams regarding clinical research budgeting and billing policies and procedures. Keep study teams apprised of study status.
Analyze industry sponsor budget proposals against the clinical trial protocol and various sponsor manuals to develop and negotiate comprehensive study budgets and payment terms.
Perform analysis during the review stage of budget development to drive the proper costing and effort structure.
Review and update industry sponsored clinical trial budget amendments.
As directed, assist with completing budgets for grant applications and subawards.
Ensure electronic and paper study files are created, updated, stored, and maintained according to established office practices, customer service standards, and AU record retention policies, from initial contact to study closeout and beyond.
Assist in the development of standardized procedures and tools for clinical research budgeting.
Training
Provide training and education to CTO colleagues, investigators, research staff and practice site staff on research budgeting and billing policies, procedures, and tools.
Participate in internal and interdepartmental project teams as assigned.
Other
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and two years of clinical administrative, business, financial or related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B8
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 277087.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=277087&PostingSeq=1
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