Job Description

Role: Clinical Data Analyst,

Location: Remote

Experience: 10 years

What this job is about (in simple words)

This role is for a clinical professional (doctor, nurse, or similar) who is very comfortable with medical codes and SQL . Your main job is to check whether a medical terminology database is complete and accurate , and help improve it especially for oncology (cancer) and rare diseases .

Job Title: Clinical Expert Terminology Coverage & Data Analysis

Role Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Expert with strong expertise in medical coding systems and advanced SQL skills to support terminology coverage and completeness metrics across multiple clinical domains. This role combines hands-on data analysis , clinical terminology evaluation , and strategic content expansion initiatives to improve terminology quality and coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and execute complex relational SQL queries to calculate domain-level coverage metrics (e.g., percentage completeness by domain).
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define accurate numerator and denominator logic for coverage metrics.
• Track, analyze, and report progress of coverage improvements over time.

• Assess terminology coverage for:
  • Cancer-related clinical concepts
  • Disease staging
  • Biomarkers
  • Treatment protocols

• Evaluate coverage using MONDO codes .
• Identify gaps in:
  • Synonyms
  • Related and associated clinical concepts

• Work with IMO terminology data models , including:
  • IMO Concept Database
  • Associated knowledge graphs
• Understand and navigate SNOMED CT hierarchical structures as represented within IMO databases.

• Analyze external clinical data sources such as ClinicalTrials.gov .
• Review inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify gaps in existing terminology.
• Prioritize clinical trials and assess opportunities for content expansion, including:
  • Biomarkers
  • Prior treatment history
  • Clinical attributes not currently represented

• Perform feasibility assessments for terminology enhancements.
• Recommend and support improvements to coverage, completeness, and quality .
• Document workflows, methodologies, and findings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across processes and tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Clinical background (Physician, Nurse, or equivalent healthcare professional).
• Strong understanding of medical coding systems:
  • ICD
  • CPT
  • HCPCS
  • SNOMED CT
  • LOINC
  • RxNorm
  • NDC
• Exceptional SQL skills for relational database querying and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and clinical documentation.
• Experience with clinical terminology mapping and hierarchical structures.
• Ability to evaluate external clinical data sources for terminology gaps.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Experience with IMO terminology and data models.
• Knowledge of oncology and rare disease coding standards .
• Exposure to NLP and AI concepts for clinical data enrichment.

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