Baylor College of Medicine · 1 day ago
Research Administration Associate - Clinical Trial Finance
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $83K/yr
2+ years expBaylor College of Medicine is dedicated to advancing health through education, research, and patient care, and they are seeking a Research Administration Associate to support post-award clinical research financial management. This role involves managing invoicing, billing, and budget reconciliation to ensure compliance and support for clinical research activities.
EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve clinical research patient accounts in Epic and other billing systems
Review accounts to correctly identify and route research-related charges per the coverage analysis
Ensure all clinical research charges are supported by documentation and protocol requirements
Identify and resolve discrepancies in the billing workflow and escalate issues when necessary
Maintain and update clinical research billing procedures and contribute to process improvements
Serve as a resource to study teams regarding charge routing, billing compliance, and documentation requirements
Assist with creating accurate sponsor invoices based on contract terms and protocol activity
Track payments, reconcile outstanding balances, and follow up on delinquent sponsor payments
Maintain financial documentation to support audits and internal reviews
Assist with developing standardized invoicing templates, reconciliation tools, and departmental SOPs
Provide CPT and ICD-10 coding guidance for the Pre-Award team during coverage analysis and budget development
Provide coding and documentation education to investigators, providers, and research staff
Collaborate with BCM departments and affiliate sites to ensure timely and accurate payment of research charges
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree. Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement
Two years of relevant experience
Must have experience with clinical research, clinical trial finance, and/or grant management
At least 2 years of clinical research experience
Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and adherence to policies and regulations
Excellent professional communication skills; able to explain billing concepts clearly to non-financial staff
Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment
Benefits
Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.
Company
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.85MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Klotman
President, CEO and Executive Dean
Peggy Smith
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