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Sr. Medical Coding Specialist (100% Remote) - Lptv9314

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 5, 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

Sr. Medical Coding Specialist – Project Consultant (Contract until 12/31/2025)

Company: Large Pharmaceutical Company
Location: Fully Remote
Contract Duration: 13 months (Until 12/31/2025)
Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Medical Coding Specialist – Project Consultant for a 13-month contract within a major pharmaceutical company. The role will be fully remote and is responsible for overseeing accurate medical coding for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with company processes, guidelines, and regulatory standards.

This position is not a medical billing or diagnostic coding role. It involves ICD-10 and CPT coding as part of clinical research, requiring experience in MedDRA and WHODrug coding.

Core Essential Skill Sets:

  • 5+ years of medical coding experience in a pharmaceutical or clinical research setting.
  • RN with Bachelor’s degree (or higher) preferred. PharmD also considered.
  • Recent experience with MedDRA and WHODrug coding, including ATC coding based on indication and route.
  • Experience with Medidata Rave Coder and Veeva Vault Coder required.
  • Knowledge of MedDRA, WHODrug, MSSO MedDRA Browser, and WHODrug Browser (or equivalent).

Primary Purpose and Function:

The Senior Medical Coding Specialist – Project Consultant will be responsible for providing accurate and consistent medical coding for all assigned clinical protocols. This role involves leading medical coding activities, ensuring the creation of the Medical Coding Plan (MCP) at study start-up, performing Quality Control (QC) of outsourced coding, and mentoring other coding staff.

You will also be tasked with maintaining the coding database infrastructure, ensuring adherence to timelines, and actively collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure coding data is captured appropriately.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and perform coding for clinical trials, ensuring alignment with company coding conventions, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead coding startup activities, including creating the Medical Coding Plan and consulting with Clinical Study Physicians (CSPs) or their designees.
  • Serve as coding lead for assigned studies, participating in study team meetings and collaborating with various functional areas.
  • Perform QC checks on coding completed by service providers, ensuring accuracy and resolving coding discrepancies.
  • Partner with CROs to maintain a high standard of deliverables and provide guidance for resolving coding-related issues.
  • Ensure coding is completed and approved prior to interim and final database locks.
  • Maintain and update coding databases, including enhancing coding algorithms and synonym tables.
  • Follow company safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Education & Knowledge Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in medical coding in a pharmaceutical or clinical research setting.
  • RN with a Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (PharmD also considered). Candidates with equivalent experience and skills may qualify.
  • Recent experience with MedDRA and WHODrug coding required, including ATC coding based on indication and route.
  • Proficiency in Medidata Rave Coder and Veeva Vault Coder is a must.
  • Experience with coding dictionaries and browsers such as MedDRA, WHODrug, MSSO MedDRA Browser, and WHODrug Browser (or equivalent).
  • Experience overseeing service providers in a pharmaceutical setting is desired.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and leadership qualities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a virtual, global environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS365 tools such as OneDrive and Teams.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work well under pressure.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
  • Understanding of FDA, GCP, and international regulations.

Contract Details:

  • Contract Term: 13 months (Ending 12/31/2025)
  • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Remote Position
  • Background Check: Required (including an 11-panel drug test, with Fentanyl)

This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, remote environment on innovative pharmaceutical research while gaining experience with cutting-edge medical coding tools and methodologies.

Additional Information:

This is a consultant position. SOW (Statement of Work) workers cannot support another pharmaceutical company while working on this contract.


Equal Employment Opportunity:
Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.