Research Finance Coordinator

Research Finance Coordinator

Under general supervision, perform all duties related to managing clinical trial revenue for research studies. Duties include building budget templates, tracking revenue for open trials, maintains spreadsheets or other systems for tracking financial information. The individual is required to work in a highly collaborative environment and interact professionally with numerous stakeholders including the research study team, staff accountants, central business office, physicians, corporate representatives from US Oncology and industry. Work closely with the study team and follow research trials from initial submission to closure. This individual would be part of the clinical research team but work directly with the finance staff at the practice level, ultimately reporting to Research Management. Maintain contractual/financial relationships with sub-contractors and third party vendors as necessary. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$42.56. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc.

Employment Type: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Build templates for clinical trials budgets working in conjunction with practice, third party vendors, and industry contracts
• Track and monitor receivables related to all clinical studies (various network studies and independent studies) conducted at the practice, review expenditures and receipts at study close-out, verify appropriate reimbursement per clinical study research agreements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain logs and spreadsheets tracking trial data and program financial data
• Follow up on outstanding invoices monthly; coordinate and issue research account related check requests, as needed; assist in the establishment and closing of clinical study research accounts
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial management presentations
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including the Research Director, Managers, Study Team and members of the accounting and finance team

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in general accounting/bookkeeping, receivables, payables and payroll required
• Minimum 2 years prior experience required
• Medical business office experience or clinical research finance preferred

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Enviornment

• Traditional outpatient clinic/office environment.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an
• oncology/hematology clinic environment.