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Penn State University · 1 month ago

Research Operations Specialist

Hershey, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a detail-oriented Research Operations Specialist for the College of Medicine, Division of Blood and Vascular Disorders. This role involves managing the financial operations of the Hemophilia Treatment Center 340B program, overseeing budgets and compliance, and providing accounting support to staff.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage 340B program income spending account, including HRSA-approved research projects, in accordance with spending guidelines

Ensure compliance with 340B requirements by working with the HMC pharmacy's 340B team, including providing details on HTC specialty pharmacy use and establishing new contract pharmacy relationships

Oversee the financial operations of the core coagulation laboratory, including the billing of internal and external customers, to ensure the appropriateness of revenue and expenses

Manage the budgets and finances for accounts and assist in the budget development process

Manage staff effort allocations, HMC/COM chargebacks, and state contract billing and budgets

Oversee approval of financial transactions, expenditures and budgets to assure compliance with University, Regional and specific federal regulations (HRSA) policies and procedures

Analyze and verify funding sources to ensure appropriate spending and billing practices

Prepare forecasts and analysis of trends in product usage as it relates to 340B program income and other related areas

Assist with the documentation, processing and approvals of patient assistance programs

Provide accounting support and training to staff as needed, field and answer questions regarding financial operations/accounting/policy/etc

Qualification

Financial managementBudgetingProject managementMicrosoft OfficeWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Extensive knowledge of PSH and Penn State financial and budgeting policies, procedures, and systems

Success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

Success managing multiple projects, initiatives, and tasks with strict deadlines

Proven working experience in project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S