Coding Specialist

Summarized Purpose:

Codes medical terminology in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Working Practice Documents (WPDs) and Data Validation Manuals (DVMs).

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Codes medical terminology and reviews coding listings in accordance with the Coding Plan in the DVM.

Identifies data issues and works with PPD team and study sites to resolve.

Ensures coding accuracy according to departmental operating procedures.

Ensures all coding aspects are conducted accurately, and all coding deliverables are completed to quality expectations, within budget and on time.

Provides support, guidance and direction on all coding aspects to the CDM project team.

Produces project-specific status reports for supervisor and for clients on a regular basis.

Summarized Purpose:

Codes medical terminology in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Working Practice Documents (WPDs) and Data Validation Manuals (DVMs).

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Codes medical terminology and reviews coding listings in accordance with the Coding Plan in the DVM.

Identifies data issues and works with PPD team and study sites to resolve.

Ensures coding accuracy according to departmental operating procedures.

Ensures all coding aspects are conducted accurately, and all coding deliverables are completed to quality expectations, within budget and on time.

Provides support, guidance and direction on all coding aspects to the CDM project team.

Produces project-specific status reports for supervisor and for clients on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Technical positions may require a certificate.

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applies knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion while adhering to regulatory guidelines, global SOPs and client expectations.

Excellent understanding of clinical/medical terminology with strong attention to detail Ability to use interactive computer programs.

Good written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of English language and grammar.

Good organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with medical records and client's proprietary data.

Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills.

Proven flexibility and adaptability, able to work in a team environment and independently as needed.

Must demonstrate good judgment in making decisions.

Understands project protocol and Data Validation Manual.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Technical positions may require a certificate.

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applies knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion while adhering to regulatory guidelines, global SOPs and client expectations.

Excellent understanding of clinical/medical terminology with strong attention to detail Ability to use interactive computer programs.

Good written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of English language and grammar.

Good organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with medical records and client's proprietary data.

Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills.

Proven flexibility and adaptability, able to work in a team environment and independently as needed.

Must demonstrate good judgment in making decisions.

Understands project protocol and Data Validation Manual.