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Loma Linda University Health · 6 hours ago

Clinical Research Operations Specialist -Temporary

Loma Linda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Loma Linda University Health is a faith-based institution focused on teaching and healing. The Clinical Research Operations Specialist plays a critical role in managing the financial aspects of clinical research trials from startup to closure, ensuring budget compliance and facilitating financial transactions.

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Operations Specialist participates in the start-up activities related to opening new trials, including performing financial feasibility assessments, and will work closely with the Principal Investigator, study start-up team and Research Affairs Financial Management to ensure accurate and compliant budget development

Develops the Medicare Coverage Analysis to begin budget development

Creates new studies in the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System and tract contract milestones and EPIC to support charge review and research billing compliance

The Clinical Research Operations Specialist develops and negotiates budgets for clinical trials working with sponsors, ancillary departments, and billing offices

This position requires the ability to interpret study protocols, identify billable vs research-only procedures and ensure alignment between clinical activities and financial workflows

Facilitates and processes financial transactions for clinical trial accounts

Performs other duties as needed

Qualification

Clinical trial practicesBudget developmentContract negotiationOnCore Clinical Trial ManagementBilling compliance regulationMedical coverage analysisCPT codes knowledgeAttention to detailCritical thinkingEffective communicationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, or account required

Minimum two years experience in clinical research finance, budget development or contract negotiation required

Knowledge of clinical trial practices, billing compliance regulation, Medical coverage analysis, and medical terminology

Experience with early phase or complex trial designs

Knowledge of fair market value standards and budgeting practices for high-cost research procedures

Working knowledge of CPT codes, RVUs, and Medicare billing practices in clinical research

Read, write legibly, and speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position

Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction

Think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision

Distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position