Research Billing Analyst

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary
The Research Billing Analyst manages the end-to-end research billing lifecycle and provides financial oversight of research-related activities. The role is responsible for ensuring research charges are accurately identified, documented, reconciled, and billed in accordance with approved study budgets, financial agreements, and organizational requirements. Responsibilities include research billing, accounts receivable management, revenue recovery, financial reporting, reconciliation, and monitoring of billing processes and controls. The analyst collaborates with research teams, affiliates, finance, and clinical departments to resolve billing discrepancies, analyze financial trends, support audits, and identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, revenue capture, and operational efficiency throughout the lifecycle of a research study.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare Administration or related field

License & Certifications:
Certified Research Administrator through Research Administrators Certification Council (may
substitute for bachelor) (Preferred)

Work Experience:
Four (4) Years Work Experience Clinical research, clinical trial finance, and/or grant management

Communication Skills:
Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:
MS Excel
MS Word

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical Abilities
Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities

Work Schedule:
Eligible for Telecommute

Harris Health's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs.  Harris Health's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability.  Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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