Research Finance Specialist I – II

University Hospitals

Research Finance Specialist ensuring compliant research billing and effective grant accounting management. Assisting in budgeting and resolving insurance issues while providing guidance to research personnel.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research billing compliance, grant accounting, and financial processes within healthcare environments. Proficient in coverage analysis, budgeting principles, and effective communication to support research administration and billing accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research Billing ComplianceGrant Accounting ManagementCoverage Analysis ProficiencyHealthcare Revenue Cycle ExperienceMS Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Research Financial ProcessAccurate Grant ReportingCharge SegregationBudget DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTrouble-Shooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeOnCoreOracleVelosSoarian

Industry Keywords

CMS RegulationsHealthcare EnvironmentResearch AdministrationFederal and State LawsBilling Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To assist in ensuring compliant research billing practice for assigned department(s) at University Hospitals Health System, including knowledge & application of CMS regulations, maintaining UH billing standards, thorough knowledge and application of coverage analysis and budgeting principles, record maintenance and grant reporting. (60%)
To manage and coordinate, under limited supervision, accurate grant accounting for assigned departments, and serve as a departmental resource to the grants team in overall management of research grants. (20%)
To efficiently perform job duties, including documentation and maintenance of data, to meet management goals. (20%)
Ensure compliant research billing practice for assigned department(s) at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and UHHS, including comprehensive knowledge & application of CMS regulations, maintaining UH billing standards, and record maintenance including accurate grant reporting. (45%)
Demonstrate efficient task performance, high level of organization and the maintenance of accurate administrative records, including database entries and reporting, to meet management goals. (15%)
Through effective communication, provides guidance to colleagues and assists department research personnel in research patient billing matters. (10%)
Develop patient care clinical project budgets which meet compliance and fiscal standards, utilizing thorough knowledge of coverage analysis and budgeting principles. Assist in negotiation of budget with Sponsor. (30%)
Partner with revenue cycle to assist with resolving research claim denials, manage third party insurance issues, and independently process complex research claims according to CMS or private payor rules to ensure maximum payment recovery on outstanding billing. (30%)
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education for Level 1: Bachelor's Degree in finance, healthcare or related field (management, nursing, biology) (Required) or Associate's Degree with at least 2 years healthcare revenue cycle / finance experience. (Required)
Previous experience with clinical research in a health-care environment. (Preferred)
Experience in healthcare revenue cycle claims management or research finance and proficiency in MS Excel (Preferred)
Education for Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in finance, healthcare or related field (management, nursing, biology) (Required)
Work Experience 3+ years demonstrated success with research administration in a health-care environment (Required) or 1+ years demonstrated success in research patient care billing to include accurate charge segregation according to Medicare coverage regulations. (Required)
Must have in-depth knowledge of research financial process. (Required proficiency)
Essential skills include excellent organizational, communication, and trouble-shooting skills. (Required proficiency)
Strong analytical skills are needed to assess coverage analysis, interpret and reconcile research charges, and assure accurate grant reporting. (Required proficiency)
Strong communication skills are for mentoring junior colleagues. (Required proficiency)
Proficiency and technical skills with MS Office. (Required proficiency)
Prefer proficiency and technical skills with OnCore, Oracle, Velos and Soarian applications. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing research billing and grant management (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of CMS and affiliate billing standards to ensure accurate processing of complex claims involving Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy. (Required proficiency)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.