Remote Research Coverage Analyst - Dallas, Tx

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Remote Research Coverage Analyst to join our team at Texas Oncology! This position is based out of our corporate office in Dallas, Texas and will support all TxO Locations.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Research Coverage Analyst do?
Under minimal supervision, the Research Coverage Analyst coordinates and processes study budgets for all research trials utilizing sponsor's protocol. Drafts and prepares Medicare Coverage Analysis in Excel, for review by Contracts Manager. Maintains a list of all relevant vendor costs, and keeps up-to-date on pricing and payments from USOR, and Medicare. Works closely with sites, and the Central Billing Department to determine routine costs and NSOC items of services associated with research protocols. Creates, maintains, and updates Research Billing Guides (RBG) for all protocols, to ensure site is aware of how to charge protocol-related services. Creates, maintains, and updates Case Report Forms (CRFs) as appropriate to ensure proper tracking and payment for services performed in research related activities. Uploads appropriate documents to Indie or appropriate database. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately creates and maintains Medicare Coverage Analysis to build budgets and/or budget updates for all protocol and protocol amendments.
• Maintains and updates Study Start-up and Fee for Services Schedules.
• Updates budget template to include Medicare and pre-negotiated rates.
• Answers contractual and budget questions from Central Research Department, Central Billing Department, and field staff based on executed Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA).
• Creates, circulates for review and signature, and maintains and updates all Research Billing Guides (RBG) for protocol and protocol amendments.
• Creates and maintains updates on all CRFs or other appropriate documentation needed to receive reimbursement
• Uploads all department study documents (CDA, CTA, RBG, RCG, etc) required to the appropriate database Indie or new one) and work closely to interface with A/R Analyst to ensure that all appropriate billing and reconciliation has taken place on independent trials.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• 2 year Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or equivalent in accredited educational institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in oncology research and healthcare billing strongly preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Preferable to have experience with medical billing, CPT codes and electronic records.
• Must have relevant experience preparing budgets and proficient in Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in an office environment 95% of the time. Work may require travel by air or automobile, up to 20% of the time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with business office staff, senior management, and physicians. Employee must maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. There may be some travel by air or automobile as mentioned above.