Under direction of the Senior OnCore Administrator, the OnCore Financial Specialist is responsible for managing sponsor invoicing, reconciling payments, and ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. This role works closely with study team and managers to ensure all protocol-required procedures are accurately documented and appropriately priced following each subject visit. The specialist maintains and adjusts financial data within the clinical trial management systems (CashFlow/OnCore and ensures alignment with UPMC's PeopleSoft financial system by reconciling contracts, budgets, and per-patient costs against actual visits and sponsor payments.
Please note that this position is in-office three days per week.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and manage sponsor invoicing to ensure timely payment for clinical trial activities
Reconcile payments based on subject visit tracking and study milestones
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations
Monitor financial activity and maintain billing compliance
Track revenue and maintain payment logs for clinical trials
Coordinate contract closeouts and respond to audit inquiries
Develop financial reports and forecasting tools to support study teams
Assist with affiliate and subaward payments
Submit study closeouts and extensions to Sponsored Programs Administration
Provide training and support to research staff on OnCore financial modules
Utilize institutional systems including Excel, Epic, OnCore, and PeopleSoft to generate ad hoc and routine reports
Liaise with sponsors to submit invoices, process returned checks, troubleshoot discrepancies, and respond to financial inquiries to ensure smooth post-award operations
Bachelor's degree in finance, healthcare administration, or a related field (Master's preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical trial post-award financial management or equivalent experience
Recommended proficiency in OnCore CTMS and its financial modules and strong understanding of clinical research billing and sponsor contract terms
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory documentation is a plus
Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials preferred
Knowledge of Medicare Coverage Analysis and billing compliance preferred
Familiarity with EHR systems and research billing workflows preferred
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools preferred
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