Medical Coder (Talent Pool)

Job Overview

This is not an active search but a talent pool for future opportunities. We are seeking professionals with expertise in data management and coding to join our team when positions become available.

Provide comprehensive data management expertise (defined as efficient and quality data management products) to the Data Management (DM) team to meet sponsor and company needs. Perform Clinical Data Management and/or Coding activities, and may provide leadership either in the role of the Lead Coder or in a specific CDM task (e.g., Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) or lead a coding-related task on a mega trial).

Essential Functions

• Serve independently as a Clinical Data Coder and/or Lead Coder or DOC for one or more protocols.

• Manage delivery of coding activities and/or stand-alone coding projects through the full study life-cycle (with minimal guidance).

• Validate/test the coding application and programming of coding reports.

• Test coding-related datasets, coding-related edits, or any coding-related programming activities.

• Perform comprehensive data management and coding-related tasks including conducting data review and writing and resolving data clarifications.

• Manage coding-related project timelines with guidance from the DOC or Data Team Lead (DTL) or Manager.

• Perform Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliation activities.

• May serve as a back-up for a Lead Coder, DOC, or DTL.

• Perform comprehensive quality control procedures and assist in implementing new technology.

• Independently bring coding and project-related solutions to the DM team.

• Handle audit requirements for respective studies including stand-alone coding projects as applicable.

• Understand and comply with core operating procedures and work instructions.

• Perform other duties as directed by the study team or Manager, or meet objectives as assigned.

• Develop and maintain good communication and working relationships with the team.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy, dental, medical, nursing, life sciences, or related field qualification or educational equivalent.

• 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience of performing coding using MedDRA and WHODD dictionaries.

• Generate queries for clarification of potentially discrepant data, working knowledge of medical terminology, clinical trials, and coding.

• The coder should have working knowledge of coding tools (e.g., Medidata RAVE Coder, TMS, Veeva).

• In-depth knowledge of medical dictionaries used for coding (e.g., MedDRA, WHODD).

• Excellent knowledge of medical terminologies, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Understanding of the Data Management process from study start-up through to database lock.

• Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail and act independently with the initiative required to resolve problems.

• Good understanding of database technologies related to data management and coding.

• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, organizational and leadership skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients.

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required.

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