Description and Requirements

ABOUT WCG: WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG: At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset, and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health to help make the most of their future.

Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts

• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance, and continuing education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Volunteer Time Off to benefit the community

Expected hourly rate of pay: $24.80 to $34.60

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Clinical Research (CR) Analyst I is responsible for assisting research institutions with budget development and negotiation, coverage analysis, and clinical trial management system services. The Clinical Research Analyst I will complete these critical functions in a manner designed to expedite the conclusion of the start-up process for our clients while maintaining a high level of quality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Mathematics, or another related field.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work in a performance-driven environment: a proactive, results-driven and goal-oriented approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized in nature.
• Excellent communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proof-read and detect errors in typing, spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation required
• Ability to work independently; however, being a proactive team player is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product-related information in a consultative manner.
• Ability to understand clinical terms and descriptors and strong investigative skills with ability to think “outside the box”.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Completing deliverables based on assigned team which may include one or more of the following

• Build comprehensive clinical trial budgets based on client’s preferred pricing methodologies.
• Build protocols and financial information within client’s clinical trial management system.
• Negotiate clinical trial budgets on behalf of research institutions.
• Read and analyze clinical trial protocols to identify required tests/procedures.
• Identify appropriate research modifiers to be placed on claims.
• Develop coverage analysis for clinical trials.
  • Read and analyze clinical trial protocols to identify required tests/procedures.
  • Code each procedure per the applicable CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines.
  • Interpret Medicare policies and clinical practice guidelines to determine which procedures are billed to the sponsor and which are billed to Medicare/private insurance.
  • Identify appropriate research modifiers to be placed on claims.
• Interpret Medicare policies and clinical practice guidelines to determine which procedures are billed to the sponsor and which are billed to Medicare/private insurance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
• Code each procedure per the applicable CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform sedentary work which includes sitting for long periods of time and occasionally required to lift 25lbs (11.3 kg). Further guidance on physical activities, requirements, visual acuity, and working conditions is available in HCM.