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Hedis Specialist

Victorville, CA

$27.66 - $29.07/hr

Validate data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HEDIS technical specifications and quality program requirements. * Support HEDIS and quality gap closure activities by identifying ...

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How much do data abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for data abstractor in California is $25.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $31.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a data abstractor typically collaborate with clinical staff and other team members in a healthcare setting?

Data Abstractors often work closely with clinical staff, such as nurses and physicians, to clarify medical records and ensure accurate data extraction. They may attend regular team meetings to discuss documentation standards and resolve ambiguities in patient charts. Effective communication and attention to detail are essential, as abstractors must interpret various formats of medical data and follow strict confidentiality guidelines. This collaborative environment helps ensure the integrity and quality of the collected data, which is crucial for research, compliance, and patient care initiatives.

What is a data abstractor?

A data abstractor works in a hospital, doctors office or another medical setting. Their primary job responsibilities include finding specific medical information in a patient’s medical records, ensuring the files are in line with organizational quality standards, and inputting that data into a computer database or program. While a degree is not one of the required qualifications for this career, many employers prefer applicants with a certificate or associate degree and experience in the medical field. Many of the skills necessary to perform the duties a data abstraction position entails can be learned on the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data abstractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Abstractor, you need strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a background in health information management or a related field, often supported by an associate's degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data abstraction software, and medical coding (such as ICD-10 or CPT) is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, time management, and effective communication help ensure accuracy and clarity when extracting and summarizing complex data. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining data integrity and supporting clinical research, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
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Infographic showing various Data Abstractor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,997 per year, or $25 per hour.

ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST (QA AND EDUCATION)

Moffitt

Long Beach, CA • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

Summary

Oversee the Quality Assurance and Educational needs of the Moffitt Cancer Registry. Facilitate and monitor all quality of data. Analyze data, identify issues and provide education to resolve deficiencies. Subject matter expert for the Cancer Registry in the area of oncology data requirements and changes to coding. Keep the Cancer Registry team abreast of all changes in the field of cancer registration.***REMOTE WORK allowed in the following states: AL, AZ,AR,GA,ID,IN,IA,KS,LA,MS,MO,MT,NC,OH,OK,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,WY QA and Education Specialist Position Highlights: Oversee the Quality Assurance and Educational needs of the Moffitt Cancer Registry. Facilitate and monitor all quality of data. Analyze data, identify issues and provide education to resolve deficiencies. Subject matter expert for the Cancer Registry in the area of oncology data requirements and changes to coding. Keep the Cancer Registry team abreast of all changes in the field of cancer registration. Responsibilities: Monitors the quality of data within the Cancer Registry. Analyzes the QA data for accuracy and completeness and identifies opportunities for improvements as a result of issues found. Implements changes to data collection based on issues identified to resolve the issues. Trains new employees, the trainee abstractors, trainee casefinders and new independent contractors. Facilitates the Cancer Registry Quality Assurance Committee meetings. Works in collaboration with the Cancer Registry Manager. Maintains compliance with the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer Accreditation Standards Chapters 4, 6, and 9: Cancer Registrar credentials, Abstracting timeliness, Follow up of all patients, follow up of recent patients, Data submission, Accuracy of Data, and Commission on Cancer special studies Maintains all data mandated requirements as set forth by the Florida Cancer Data System, the Florida State Cancer Registry Compiles all Quality Control data and presents same at the Cancer Registry Quality Assurance meetings Facilitates the Cancer Registry Quality Assurance monthly meetings, prepares agendas and maintains the meeting minutes Monitors quality of data within the department and addresses any quality issues Works with the abstractors on the FCDS quality reports and gathering the required information for FCDS Analyzes the data for accuracy and completeness Identifies problems, trends and issues requiring further action Implements changes based on the analysis of the data Maintains performance worksheets for all team members regarding the quality of their work, addressing quality issues with specific team members as necessary Keeps the Cancer Registry Manager and Director abreast of any productivity and quality issues and prepares and presents a plan of action for these issues Conducts quality control audits for new employee and independent abstractor Keeps the Cancer Registry Manager and Director abreast of trainee and new employee's progress with training. Alerts them in advance to issues relating to training and progress. Responsible for keeping the department up to date with the latest Cancer Registry information, changes to data collection, coding and staging Keeps the department up to date with the latest CR information, changes to data collection, coding and staging Researches topical and applicable educational material and disseminates to the team Runs adhoc quality audits Credentials and Experience: High School Diploma/GED Five plus years' experience as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) in a hospital or central registry setting. Excellent knowledge of Cancer Registry data and coding rules. Demonstrated educational and teaching experience in a Cancer Registry environment. Experience working with a computerized cancer registry database. Certification: Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

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Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.


We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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