Medical Coding Specialist

As a Medical Coding Specialist (Chennai, India ~ Office-based)you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

Analyze and evaluate clinical data terminology (medical history verbatim, adverse experiences and/or concomitant medications) for coding purposes.

Recognize and initiate resolution of data inconsistencies with subsequent follow-up until satisfactory resolution.

Ensure medical accuracy, consistency and integrity of the dictionary system by concise coding by thorough term/drug research and definition.

Create/maintain ad-hoc computer procedures utilized in generating subset dictionary listings for sponsor review and approval.

Demonstrate initiative and ability to work under pressure to organize work requests and set priorities as defined by sponsor driven project milestone deadlines.

Write coding SOPs and study specific guidelines.

Maintain Clinical Data Management SOPs.

Clinical Data Management contact for coding related questions and/or query resolutions.

Sponsor contact for study related questions and/or query resolutions.

Interact with various Data Management and other functional area colleagues, including, but not limited to: Biostatistics and Programming, Clinical, Project Management, Safety, site personnel, etc.

Provide assistance, mentoring, and/or training to Clinical Data Management staff such as Clinical Data Coordinators and/or Data Entry staff, as necessary.

Proactively makes recommendations regarding new tools and methods

Possesses expert knowledge of coding applications, databases, processes and tools and serves as a coding liaison for cross functional groups such as Global Patient Safety and Medical Directors.

Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Proactively makes recommendations regarding the development of coding conventions and procedures related to Medical Coding.

At least a Bachelors of Nursing or Science, Bachelors of the Arts OR at least 5 years Clinical experience, either in-house or in the field

Minimum 3-4 years experience in Data Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines

Knowledge of medical terminology with emphasis on anatomy and physiology

Demonstrate knowledge of the Clinical Trial Process

Demonstrate knowledge of the Data Management Process

Knowledge of Drug Development Process

Ability to think critically and use good problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge of the MedDRA and WhoDrug classification dictionaries

Knowledge of ClinTrial, SQL, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.