GDIT has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Researcher to support the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) program. VAERS is a post-marketing safety surveillance program, collecting information about adverse events that occur after the administration of vaccines.

This position can work 100% from home anywhere across the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review case reports to determine necessary supporting documentation needed for case follow-up based on Government guidelines
• Review medical records and documentation received for accuracy and completeness
• Compose clinical abstracts from medical records and information received for cases in clinical follow-up
• Add medical codes per the case clinical abstract to define symptoms using MedDRA medical coding terminology
• Responsible for updating the VAERS database with information obtained thru clinical follow up
• Perform QC review of MedDRA codes added by the medical coding staff to the initial report
• Collaborate with other units to provide support for daily operations
• Perform triaging of VAERS reports received for priority and assignment

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors in Nursing (preferred) or Clinical healthcare provider
• 2 year nursing, clinical or public health experience
• Medical abstracting and coding experience (MedDRA, ICD-10, CPT) preferred
• Case management experience
• Proficient in current computer technology

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to adhere to deadlines