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Research & Institutional Billing Lead

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 4, 2026

Pay$21.14–$35.13 / hr

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About this role

Purpose:
Do you have experience with reimbursements?  Do you have research and institutional billing experience?  ST Health is looking to hire a full-time Research and Institutional Billing Lead.  This position would work Monday through Friday during daylight hours and is eligible to work remotely, with occasional on-site work at the Quantum One Building as needed.

This position functions as a Lead to facilitate the appropriate billing and prompt/correct reimbursement for all monies owed by third parties. The Research and Institutional Billing Lead monitors the auditing of research requisitions to ensure proper billing of research related services, coordinates the billing process within the Health Services Division, and identifies inefficiencies. Additionally, the Lead monitors the institutional accounts to ensure appropriate registration and reimbursement validation, and they monitor high dollar/aged accounts receivable to ensure collectability.

If you have research and institutional experience and are ready to grow your career, apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Refrain from disclosing or revealing confidential information to any person and do not access patient or coworker records (either electronic or files) except as specifically necessary to perform job duties.
  • Document appropriate account activity and comment codes in respective billing system.
  • Collate monthly invoice statements, retrieve and file folders as well as submission of monthly statements via e-mail or US mail for reimbursement.
  • Obtain research requisitions and document accordingly.
  • Monitor accounts receivable to facilitate the prompt resolution of accounts or issues with involved parties including the Revenue Cycle, Hospital Departments and outside entities.
  • Follow up status calls to institutional contact for payment.
  • Assist in establishing goals to reduce the AR, improve cash collections and accounts receivable aging.
  • Perform account analysis on problematic/aged accounts.
  • Provide recommendations to develop process improvements relative to research and institutional billing/collections.
  • Function as a liaison between research coordinators, research principal investigators, Compliance and the Revenue Cycle.
  • Responsible for Bad Debt process/Agency placements.
  • Ensure compliant billing guidelines for Medicare Qualifying Trial and Investigational Device Clinical Trials.
  • Register Institutional/Research professional and facility accounts in the Billing System.
  • Review monthly institutional statements for accuracy, and make any necessary charge transfers r adjustments as well as contact to distribute bulk payments on institutional accounts to the specific charge transactions.
  • Prepare/process facility intercompany journal entries.
  • Upon request, provide all applicable rates for clinical trials and other requests.
  • Provide education and training to increase awareness of Research billing regulations focusing on Medicare/payer guidelines, also including the use of institutional accounts. Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
  • Support Revenue Cycle areas to ensure compliance of all revenue cycle protocols.
  • Responsible for monthly professional research Sox controls and Epic Custom Menu maintenance.
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of ST Health, embracing the system-wide core competencies. Adhere to the ST Health and Revenue Cycle Standards of Conduct.
  • Review corporate Fiscal Review form to confirm accuracy.
  • Support and contribute to ST Health core values and guiding principles and abide by all ST Health departmental policies, procedures and goals in the process of performing job responsibilities.
  • Incorporate acts of dignity and respect in daily interactions.
  • High School or equivalent and 4 years of healthcare billing experience, including 2 years previous institutional billing experience or 6 years of research related operations experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years data entry experience.
  • Keyboard dexterity and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, iCD-9 and CPT coding preferred.
  • Detail oriented individual with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Office products.
  • Ability to maintain designated quality and production standards.
  • Proficiency in MS Office/PC skills preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Act 34

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$21.14–$35.13 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Research & Institutional Billing Lead

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Billing & Registration
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: Corporate Finance
- Pay: $21.14–$35.13 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-04T16:15:17.363Z

## Description

**Purpose:**
Do you have experience with reimbursements? Do you have research and institutional billing experience? ST Health is looking to hire a full-time Research and Institutional Billing Lead. This position would work Monday through Friday during daylight hours and is eligible to work remotely, with occasional on-site work at the Quantum One Building as needed.

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    Remote

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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