Research Billing Analyst

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. This position is responsible for all aspects of research charge capture including Clinical Trial account monitoring and charge review to ensure research charges are captured and billed/invoiced correctly. Responsibilities Work with study coordinators/research staff, principal investigators and department managers to: Develop effective and compliant charge capture mechanisms Identify and resolve charge capture and pricing issues Maintain daily monitoring for all clinical trials utilizing Fred Hutch service centers for research activity to ensure: Charge capture occurs appropriately (study or patient accounts) Study billing grid and budget with sponsor ties correctly to charge capture for study/patient billable activity Communicate monitoring outcomes and feedback to appropriate clinical trial staff and departments Notify and communicate clinical trial charge monitoring exceptions Fred Hutch CRB and Ops Sys Manager Study staff/coordinators and Principal Investigators Integrity/Compliance office Collaborate with Fred Hutch EAP Coordinators and Decision Support regarding research charge capture, research price quotes and analysis reporting as needed Escalate Clinical Trial charge capture issues as needed to Manager, CRB & Operations Systems Assist Revenue Cycle department staff with: Development and implementation of productivity standards, work methods and procedures for staff Provide feedback and coaching when standards are met Highlight accomplishments when standards are met Monitor Medicare CMS website: Identify alerts, rules and memoranda applicable to clinical research Understand and apply memoranda to day-to-day operations Explain Billing requirements to all levels throughout organizations Abide by compliant billing practices Collaborate closely and frequently with departments and clinical staff on setup of charge capture processes Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers Qualifications Required: High School diploma 4 years of relevant experience required Working knowledge of registration, charge capture and billing processes Project management skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills Excellent judgment and problem solving skills Strong analytical background hli> Understanding of CPT, ICD-9 and medical terminology Effective communicator, able to navigate and discuss diverse research charge capture and regulation subjects with various work/communication styles Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision, identify problems and apply problem solving skills to complex clinical trial situations and organize and prioritize frequently changing tasks and deadlines Preferred: Bachelor's degree The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172.00 to $109,470.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)