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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Medicine Clinical Research Unit is seeking applicants for part-time job of Clinical Research Unit Assistant.
Job duties to include:Perform clinical research billing activities within the WebCAMP system, including review, reconciliation, and resolution of study-related charges.
Review clinical research billing records to identify discrepancies, missing charges, incorrect allocations, or other issues requiring resolution.
Reconcile clinical research charges and payments and support the accurate completion of outstanding billing activities.
Review study-specific billing information and supporting documentation to ensure charges are appropriately directed to sponsors, third-party payers, or other responsible parties.
Research and resolve billing questions and discrepancies by reviewing study records, financial information, and historical transactions.
Communicate with clinical research staff, finance personnel, and other stakeholders as needed to obtain information and resolve billing issues.
Support financial reconciliation and closeout activities for clinical research studies, including completion of outstanding WebCAMP transactions.
Maintain accurate documentation of billing activities, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
Apply knowledge of clinical research billing processes and institutional requirements to support accurate and compliant billing practices.
Provide subject matter expertise related to WebCAMP clinical research billing processes and assist with knowledge transfer and transition activities associated with migration from WebCAMP to Epic.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinical research billing and financial operations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with clinical research billing, healthcare billing, research administration, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience working with WebCAMP clinical research billing workflows is required.
Demonstrated ability to review financial and billing information, identify discrepancies, and independently resolve routine issues.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial, billing, and study-related information.
Ability to interpret study-specific information, financial records, and supporting documentation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet established deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating complex or unresolved issues.
experience with research billing in WebCAMP
This is a limited-term position expected to last approximately three months, with the specific duration dependent on operational needs associated with the transition from WebCAMP to a new enterprise system and completion of outstanding clinical research billing activities.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with clinical research billing, healthcare billing, research administration, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience with WebCAMP clinical research billing workflows
- Ability to review financial and billing information, identify discrepancies, and independently resolve routine issues
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial, billing, and study-related information
- Ability to interpret study-specific information, financial records, and supporting documentation
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet established deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while escalating complex or unresolved issues appropriately
- Experience with research billing in WebCAMP
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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