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Research Billing Compliance Specialist - Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Cancer, Clinical Research, Coaching, Communication Skills, Concrete, Contact Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG), Documentation, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Human Resources, ICD-10, Identify Issues, Informatics, Interpret Regulations, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Medical Terminology, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Registration, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Sales Prospecting, Service Delivery, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
5 days ago
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.


Organization:


VICC - Clinical Trials 220


Job Summary:


Coordinates with departments to develop billing plans to help ensure financial compliance in research, under occasional guidance.


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Department Summary:


Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The centers world-renowned team of experts provides an integrated, personalized and patient-centered approach to cancer care, including treatment, research, support, education and outreach. With a wide variety of wellness programs, patients find support from diagnosis through survivorship. VICC is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Here is a link to our website - http://www.vicc.org/


Preferred Skills and Experience:


+ Bachelor's degree

+ 2+ years of relevant experience


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


+ Assists with developing and implementing compliance and financial audits of clinical research.

+ Creates and maintains the reporting, education, and training for research billing compliance.

+ Develops processes to transmit and coordinate billing information through regulatory and compliance teams.

+ Assists in reviewing financial records, contracts, and other information necessary to ensure compliance with billing requirements.

+ The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.


TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES


+ Regulatory Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.

+ Coding Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Ability to assign and interpret ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems and MS-DRG and APR-DRG prospective payment and severity systems.

+ Problem Solving (Intermediate): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.

+ Clinical Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge of patient care including patient assessment and treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence based practice. Understanding of medical terminology and documentation.

+ Revenue Cycle (Fundamental Awareness): Knowledge of the financial process to track patient care from registration and scheduling to the final payment of a balance.


Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.


At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.


Core Accountabilities:


Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.


Core Capabilities:


Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.


Position Qualifications:


Responsibilities:


Certifications:


Work Experience:


Relevant Work Experience


Experience Level:


2 years


Education:


High School Diploma or GED


_This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth._


_Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled._

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center