Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
This position is responsible for all aspects of research charge capture including Clinical Trial account monitoring and charge review to ensure research charges are captured and billed/invoiced correctly.
Responsibilities Work with study coordinators/research staff, principal investigators and department managers to: Develop effective and compliant charge capture mechanismsIdentify and resolve charge capture and pricing issuesMaintain daily monitoring for all clinical trials utilizing Fred Hutch service centers for research activity to ensure:Charge capture occurs appropriately (study or patient accounts)Study billing grid and budget with sponsor ties correctly to charge capture for study/patient billable activityCommunicate monitoring outcomes and feedback to appropriate clinical trial staff and departmentsNotify and communicate clinical trial charge monitoring exceptionsFred Hutch CRB and Ops Sys ManagerStudy staff/coordinators and Principal InvestigatorsIntegrity/Compliance officeCollaborate with Fred Hutch EAP Coordinators and Decision Support regarding research charge capture, research price quotes and analysis reporting as neededEscalate Clinical Trial charge capture issues as needed to Manager, CRB & Operations SystemsAssist Revenue Cycle department staff with:Development and implementation of productivity standards, work methods and procedures for staffProvide feedback and coaching when standards are metHighlight accomplishments when standards are metMonitor Medicare CMS website:Identify alerts, rules and memoranda applicable to clinical researchUnderstand and apply memoranda to day-to-day operationsExplain Billing requirements to all levels throughout organizationsAbide by compliant billing practicesCollaborate closely and frequently with departments and clinical staff on setup of charge capture processesProvide excellent customer service to internal and external customers QualificationsRequired:
High School diploma4 years of relevant experienceWorking knowledge of registration, charge capture and billing processes Project management skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skillsExcellent judgment and problem solving skillsStrong analytical background Understanding of CPT, ICD-9 and medical terminologyEffective communicator, able to navigate and discuss diverse research charge capture and regulation subjects with various work/communication stylesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision, identify problems and apply problem solving skills to complex clinical trial situations and organize and prioritize frequently changing tasks and deadlinesPreferred:
Bachelor's degree
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $69,472.00 to $104,187.20 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700. Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.