OnCore Financial (Post-Award) Specialist Sponsored at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Clinical Trials, Invoicing, Payment Reconciliation, Compliance, Billing, Financial Reporting, Excel, OnCore, PeopleSoft, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, IRB Processes, Medicare Coverage Analysis, EHR Systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose: 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. 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 payments and returned checks, troubleshoot discrepancies, and respond to financial inquiries to ensure smooth post-award operations Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data entered into OnCore and related systems. Perform additional duties as assigned 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 Preferred Skills Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials Knowledge of Medicare Coverage Analysis and billing compliance Familiarity with EHR systems and research billing workflows Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The OnCore Financial Specialist manages sponsor invoicing, reconciles payments, and ensures compliance with guidelines. They work closely with study teams to document procedures and maintain financial data within clinical trial management systems.