Remote Medical Coder

Medical Coding Tasks:

• Review reports containing medical adverse events and applies MedDRA codes to classify the event.
• Performs clinical data coding for information contained in the adverse event description, lab test, and medical conditions within the coding tool using MedDRA terms
• Ensures that the selected codes accurately reflect the term as provided by the reporter at the Low-Level Term (LLT).
• Contribute to the development of training manuals, coding guides and SOPs
• Assist other team members to resolve complex issues, provide feedback to help improve quality of coding data
• Participates in quality control processes and auditing procedures
• Collaborate with other units to provide support for daily operations

Required skills:

• 1+ years' experience coding or mapping with MedDRA or other biomedical/health terminologies (ICD-10, CPT) preferred
• Proficient technical skills, MS Word & Excel
• MedDRA browser experience preferred
• Must be AHIMA Certified or AAPC certified
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Case management experience preferred

Additional requirements:

• Must be okay working on contract 3-4 months (likely to extend)
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Work EST hours
• Willing to undergo a background check and drug test upon onboarding