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Jump-start your career as a Neuroscience Data Abstractor today with Parallon. Candidates with a strong background in Neuroscience and experience with Get with the Guidelines(GWTG)-Stroke required.

As a work from home, Trauma Data Abstractor, you will be responsible for the abstraction of data for complex trauma data. What you will do in this role: * Complete abstraction process for assigned ...

Jump-start your career as a Neuroscience Data Abstractor today with Parallon. Candidates with a strong background in Neuroscience and experience with Get with the Guidelines(GWTG)-Stroke required.

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How much do data abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for data abstractor in the United States is $25.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Data Abstractors?

Data Abstractors are professionals who review, analyze, and extract relevant information from various documents, such as medical records or research data, to ensure accuracy and completeness. They play a crucial role in organizing and summarizing data for use in databases, quality assurance, research, or reporting purposes. Data Abstractors must have strong attention to detail, knowledge of data management systems, and the ability to interpret complex information. Their work supports decision-making in healthcare, research, and other industries by providing reliable and accessible data.

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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 12% Temporary, 76% Contract, and 8% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,687 per year, or $25.3 per hour.
Neuroscience Data Abstractor

Neuroscience Data Abstractor

Parallon

New Braunfels, TX

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Neuroscience Data Abstractor today with Parallon.

Candidates with a strong background in Neuroscience and experience with Get with the Guidelines(GWTG)-Stroke required.

Job Summary and Qualifications
  • As a work from home Neuroscience Data Abstractor II, you will be responsible for abstraction of data for complex core measures, complex cardiovascular services and infectious disease data. 
  • What you will do in this role: 
  • Completes abstraction process for assigned facility(ies), including abstraction of cases into the required system (e.g., COMET, TheraDoc, Digital Innovations, NHSN, etc.).
  • Responsible for reviewing medical records to abstract information according to the standards of various regulatory and accreditation agencies (e.g., CMS, TJC, NHSN, etc.).
  • Performs timely abstraction to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Completes edit checks and makes appropriate changes on a timely basis.
  • Follow standards and CSG/Parallon instructions to abstract all reportable cases.
  • Assist with case follow-up as requested.
  • Attend educational activities as approved by Manager or Director.
  • Maintain clinical knowledge of various abstracted measures. 
  • Communicate in a timely manner with manager to achieve measure compliance. 
  • Submit data timely through the appropriate reporting system. 
  • Resolve errors resulting in the rejection of records from the data entry system. 

What qualifications you will need: 

  • 2+ years of experience in Health Information Management; Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required 
  • Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred 
  • RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred 
  • LVN or RN preferred 
  • Undergraduate degree in a healthcare related field required. Extensive experience (5 years or more) may be considered in lieu of formal education. 
Benefits

Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Neuroscience Data Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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