Accountant II- Clinical Research Finance - Houston, United States - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Description

Accountant II- Clinical Research Finance - GI Medical Oncology


MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D.

Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Summary

The primary purpose of the Accountant II, Clinical Research Finance position is to negotiate, process and manage industry and non-industry sponsored invoicing, provide accounting/analysis and management of assigned Principal Investigator(s) financial data for budgeting and strategic financial planning.

Performs special assignments as required and prepares detailed audit reports, cost reports, etc., for departmental and institutional use.

Key Functions

Review and reconcile Epic and other source reports for all patient care and billable charges by identifying, analyzing, are reconciling patient care charges verifying correct charges and modifiers for cost collection of funds for research-funded services- 60%

Review Clinical Research Finance (CRF) patient care invoices for accuracy and provide corrections as needed.

Review the Course Data Log (CDL), and EPIC to correct issues.

Work closely with the PreAward team to review/modify coverage analysis.

Reviews protocols, amendments, and ancillary documents for discrepancies and/or lack of clarity. Works with PI and/or Sponsor to resolve these.

Review and reconcile OnCore, EPIC, Armada, and sponsor eCRF patient care reports.

Creates course data logs and work with study coordinators for updates.

May assist in the preparation of routine monitoring and/or audits.

Develop and maintain patient care enrollment log.

Generate CORe/PDMS, OnCore reports per request.

May assist clinical research personnel in updating Oncore or sponsor systems to update patient visits.

Reporting - 30%

Prepare reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, semiannually, and annually)

Assist in the preparation of scheduled status reports describing interim data, using CORE and/or any other databases (e.g. RedCap, Sponsor eCRF).

Review patient information in the electronic database and act as post award lead for ensuring maintenance of accurate data entry.

Assist with data analysis.

Generate data reports, protocol summary reports, and user-generated data reports, as requested.

Provide support for data and information related to protocols, grants, abstracts, and manuscript submissions, as needed.

Prepare and submit various reports to sponsors, investigators, regulatory authorities, and Manager, Clinical Protocol Administration and any others deemed necessary.

Administrative Support 10%

Creates and/or updates charge capture and reconciliation policies and procedures as required. Provides documentation for existing and proposed procedures. Organizes information for systems improvements and assists in implementation. May instruct personnel on processes and procedures and new system applications.

May provide training to clinical studies coordinators and mid-level providers on course data logs and reconciliation processes.

Compliance and Education

• Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Research Practice standards.
• Must complete Clinical Research and Research Foundation Training
• Attends in-services, departmental meetings, mandatory training, and/or other events to remain abreast of new policies/procedures affecting the conduct of protocols.
• Disseminates pertinent information to other team members. Participates in the development of departmental policies and procedures related to protocol research.
• Assists in the development of in-service educational events for GIMO team members.
• Maintains knowledge of clinical trials process
• Supplement education as needed through use of reference materials, lectures, etc.
• Be punctual in arriving at all professional functions.
• Inform appropriate staff and arrange coverage for necessary functions when absent.
• Initiates self-audits.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field. Two years of accountant experience required with a Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field. One year of accountant experience required with a Bachelor's in Accounting. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Preferred:
Master's degree in Public Health or related scientific field