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Coding Specialist I

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 30, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company Overview

Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to scientific rigor and clinical development. We provide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers with a comprehensive range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Operating in over 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients worldwide.

Job Description

As a Medical Data Coder, you will perform clinical medical data coding for assigned projects under supervision. This role involves collaboration with the coding team and the Lead Data Reviewer throughout all project phases, ensuring the delivery of high-quality coded data on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Coding: Execute clinical medical data coding tasks for assigned projects, assisting in start-up, maintenance, and completion activities.

  • Career Development: Work with management to enhance your career development, interpersonal skills, and achieve competency standards.

  • Collaboration: Partner with the Coding team and Lead Data Reviewer on all coding aspects, providing project-specific coding status updates and implementing solutions to data management coding issues.

  • Documentation Review: Assist in reviewing the Data Management Plan and Study-Specific Dictionary Coding Conventions to ensure accuracy in coding.

  • Quality Assurance: Support the set-up, maintenance, and closure of data management aspects of projects, ensuring consistent and high-quality handling of coded clinical data.

  • Client Satisfaction: Achieve client satisfaction through the timely delivery of quality medical coded data.

  • Training: Maintain medical coding competencies by participating in internal and external training seminars.

  • Global Support: Assist globally based project staff in delivering quality medical coded data on time and within budget.

  • Process Improvement: Propose solutions for process and efficiency improvements on assigned projects.

  • Dictionary Verification: Assist with dictionary verification tasks for assigned projects.

  • Additional Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

  • University or college degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology, or related fields, or a certification in allied health professions from an accredited institution. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.

  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in data management.

  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

  • Basic knowledge of the medical coding process and various coding tools (e.g., Medidata Coder, Central Coding).

  • Understanding of the clinical trial process, data management, clinical operations, biometrics, quality management, and systems applications.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Join Us

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our commitment to revolutionizing the development process ensures the swift delivery of life-changing therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and thrive in a collaborative workspace that nurtures personal growth and enables you to make a meaningful global impact.

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