Research Financial Coordinator

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, affiliated with McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in cancer care, is seeking an experienced full time Research Finance Coordinator for our Fairfax office. GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and 401 K.

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.

Key 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

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training - 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 Business Experience - Medical business office experience or clinical research finance preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Uses Technical and Functional Experience:

Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; Accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate. Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility. Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.

Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - 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. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) - Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. 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. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

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The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.