Coding Specialist I

Job Overview:

Assist in the technical data management leadership on a large / global project, or multiple projects with responsibility for the Thesaurus Management; and assist in the technical delivery of medical coded data according to client quality and integrity specifications, and project timelines.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical medical data coding aspects of assigned projects with supervision.
• Work with Management and aide in personal career development, interpersonal skills, and achievement of competency standards.
• Collaborate with Coding team and Lead Data Reviewer on all coding aspects for project(s) assignments including start-up, maintenance, and completion activities.
• Assist the project liaison including provision of project specific coding status.
• Assist with implementing solutions to project data management coding issues and concerns.
• Assist in review of Data management plan (wherever coding sections are applicable) and/or Study-specific Dictionary Coding Conventions and Specifications.
• Support the set-up, maintenance, and closure of the data management aspects of the project to ensure consistent, cohesive data handling and quality of coded clinical data.
• Achieve client satisfaction through delivery of quality medical coded data, on-time and on budget.
• Maintain Medical Coding competencies via participation in internal and external training seminars.
• Support globally based project staff on achieving client satisfaction (internal and external) through delivery of quality medical coded data, on-time and on-budget.
• Bring forward solutions for process and efficiency improvement on assigned projects.
• Assist with the dictionary verification on assigned projects.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• University / college degree (life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects) or a certification in allied health professions from an appropriate accredited institution.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Minimum two (2-3) years relevant work experience in data management.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of medical coding process and various coding tools (e.g., Medidata Coder, Central Coding, etc.).
• Knowledge of clinical trial process and data management, clinical operations, biometrics, quality management, and systems applications to support operations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Office or home-based environment.

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