Clinical Data Coder - (1805903) in Bloemfontein, ZA at IQVIA™

Job Description

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IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

PURPOSE

Provide basic and some comprehensive data management expertise (defined as efficient and quality data management products) to Data Management (DM) team to meet sponsor and company needs. Perform Clinical Data Management and/or Coding activities, and may also undertake team leadership activities under the supervision of the Data Operations Coordinator (DOC), Data Team Lead (DTL), or Functional Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve independently as a Clinical Data Coder (Coder) or in a leadership role in a specific DM area (e.g. Lead Coder) or DOC for one or more protocols with less than 5 operations staff, with guidance.
• Perform Medical Coding using MedDRA, WHO Drug and/or other relevant dictionaries as applicable.
• Validates/tests the coding set up and programming of coding reports; may also test databases, edit specifications or any related programming activities.
• May serve in the role of back-up to a lead coder.
• Conduct data review.
• Write and resolve data clarifications
• May perform Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliation activities.
• Understand and comply with core operating procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Lead Coder, DOC, DTL or Manager.
• Meet objectives as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good communications and working relationships with the DM team.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of Medical Terminology and or Pharmacology.
  
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
  
• Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail and act independently with the initiative required to resolve problems.
  
• Basic understanding of database technologies related to data management and coding.
  
•  Ability to work on computer systems with ease and good working knowledge of computer programs.
  
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
  
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice.
  
• Able to present information effectively to individuals and small groups.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.