Clinical Coding Coordinator

**PERMANENT POSITION**

 

JOB SUMMARY
The Coding Coordinator's primary duty is to code adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications and other investigator terms collected on the Case Report Forms. The Coding Coordinator manages the coding process throughout a clinical trial through database lock.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a listing of terms that are not in the standardized dictionary for review and approval
Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Communicate with project manager regarding database lock issues and activities
Identify situations requiring query resolution to ensure accurate coding
Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Perform coding for adverse effects, medical history and concomitant medications using standardized dictionaries (i.e. MEDDRA, Who Drug)


Requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
B.S. degree (nursing or science preferred) or commiserate education / experience.

 Knowledge of medical terminology.

 Familiarity and facility with computerized processes.

 Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial process including database design, CRF/eCRF creation, query initiation and resolution, edit/logic check specifications, coding of safety data (adverse events and medications) within MedDRA, WHO drug, or other dictionaries, and creation of Data Management Plan.