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Medical Coding Specialist Ii

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 23, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Medical Coding Specialist II

Location: United States (Remote)

About ICON plc: ICON plc is the world’s largest and most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent review of data coded by third parties ensuring consistent coding.

  • Oversee work outsourced to CROs through medical coding review and synonym dictionaries review.

  • Participate in the review and maintenance of guidance and training documentation for coding guidelines in accordance with ICH guidelines, client coding guidelines, and dictionary definitions.

  • Communicate issues to client medical coding leadership that require decision-making, including proposals for solutions.

  • Provide support to other departments concerning dictionary use and coding quality.

  • Collaborate on the creation and maintenance of CDM documents referencing coding-related activities.

  • Support and manage MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary upversion activities for both client and third-party vendor-operated studies.

  • Ensure compliance with industry quality standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in nursing, biology, or a health-related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in medical coding using MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionaries.

  • 5+ years in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry or a CRO environment.

  • Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and methodology.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, plan, and organize tasks.

  • Strong team player.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

  • Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug best practice documents.

  • Experience with coding applications (Veeva, Medidata RAVE Coder) desirable.

  • Experience with data warehouse tools (e.g., Elluminate, CORE).

  • Good understanding of Clinical Data Management processes and applicable regulatory requirements.

What ICON can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and benefits focusing on well-being and work-life balance.

  • Various annual leave entitlements and health insurance options for you and your family.

  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings for the future.

  • Access to the Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health), offering 24-hour support.

  • Life assurance and flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, and discounted gym memberships.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment.