Senior Medical Coding Specialist

Job Description

Description
Position at Premier Research
At Premier Research, we help biotech and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas into reality. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recogniaze our staff members are the most valuable asset in delivering success. Inspiring and nurturing staff to do their best work means a better, healthier future for all. We?re a community of 2,000 people in more than 20 countries delivering unmatched expertise, operational skills, and dedication to meet the most challenging needs facing clinical trials today.
We’re looking for a talented and energetic Senior Medical Coding Specialist to join our Clinical Data Science team! You will help biotech, MedTech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable… asset in delivering success.
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The Senior Medical coding performs coding of medical and clinical terminology (e.g. – medical diagnoses, therapeutic procedures, pharmaceutical products, etc). Follows Good Clinical Practices (GCP), coding conventions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Working Guidelines (WGs). Manages project timelines and prioritization of tasks. Where applicable, reviews data for consistency and collaborates with Clinical Study Teams for resolution of identified issues.
Assist Study Teams or Sponsors (acting as a Medical Coding Subject Matter Expert) with database setup and maintenance, as well as study documentation. Serve as key point of contact in interactions with sponsors on behalf of the organization and assist in the training and development of junior staff
What you will be doing:
? * Classify medical terms (e.g. ? procedures, adverse events, medical history) by performing medical coding in one or more medical dictionaries, (e.g. – MedDRA, WHODrug, ICD9, ICD10, Snomed, BNF, or other) via the applicable coding tool (e.g. ? Oracle Thesaurus Management System (TMS), ClinPlus, Rave Coder, dsNavigator, iMedNet, OmniComm Autoencoder, Clearight Pace)
? Issue and manage queries where clarification is needed due to vague, inadequate, or ambiguous Case Report Form (CRF) data
? Ensure consistency of coding across projects and raise concerns to the supervisor or department manager for resolution
? Maintain a clinical understanding of medical terminology, clinical research development, adverse event reporting, and standardized dictionaries
? Serve as first line of support and subject matter expert to study teams regarding clinical trial coding
? Record issues, communication, and resolutions in a computer-based ticketing system as required
? Periodically review batches of coded/queried terms and update the coding decisions if necessary.
What Are We Looking For
? Bachelor?s degree, or international equivalent from an accredited institution, preferably in a clinical, biological, scientific, or health-related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
? 5 to 7 years of practical experience using commercial clinical data management systems or clinical coding tools (e.g. – Oracle TMS, Medidata Rave, Pace, ClinPlus, dsNavigator, iMedNet, IBM).
? Proven ability to mentor others by instructing and developing capabilities
? Thorough understanding with clinical/medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology required; familiarity with Latin medical terminology preferred.
Why choose Premier Research?
? Premier Research is more than a company ? it?s a community of people that truly care about one another, about our clients, and about our mission of furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need.
? Our Values ? We Aim High, We Work Together, We Stay Agile, We Get It Done, We Care ? mirror the determination, flexibility, and trust that our team embodies. As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.
? Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other. We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning opportunities so that they have the tools they need to be successful.
Because we are transforming life-changing ideas into new medical treatments for a diverse population, we require the perspectives of a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems fearlessly. Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and empowerment, we create a community of belonging that welcomes differences, fuels innovation, and better connects us to the patients, physicians, and customers we serve.
We hire people that add to our culture, then invest in developing skills and abilities. If you are excited about this role, but your past experiences do not perfectly align with the position as described, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role or others