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Entry Level Clinical Data Abstractor Jobs in Tennessee

Altegra Health

Remote Certified Coders

Memphis, TN · On-site +1

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Altegra provides end-to-end solutions to help improve payment integrity data, to support ... of Clinical Operations. • Comply with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the ...

Option Care

Clinical Pharmacist

Nashville, TN

$114K - $136K/yr

This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting ... Modifies the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and ...

Option Care

Clinical Pharmacist - Part-Time

Nashville, TN · On-site

$49 - $82/hr

This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting ... Modifies the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and ...

Option Care

Clinical Pharmacist - Part-Time

Nashville, TN

$114K - $136K/yr

This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting ... Modifies the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and ...

McKesson

Entry-level Research Nurse

Nashville, TN

The Associate Clinic Research Nurse supports clinical research operations by delivering direct patient care and ensuring accurate data collection. The position requires a licensed registered nurse ...

Mckesson

Entry-level Research Nurse

Nashville, TN

The Associate Clinic Research Nurse supports clinical research operations by delivering direct patient care and ensuring accurate data collection. The position requires a licensed registered nurse ...

McKesson

Entry-level Research Nurse

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Associate Clinic Research Nurse supports clinical research operations by delivering direct patient care and ensuring accurate data collection. The position requires a licensed registered nurse ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Clinical Data Abstractor vs Clinical Data Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Clinical Data AbstractorClinical Data Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or associate degree; certification preferredBachelor’s degree in health information, healthcare, or related field; certification often required
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, research organizations, or clinical trial sitesHospitals, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies
Job ResponsibilitiesReview and extract data from medical records for research or clinical trialsOversee data collection, ensure data quality, and manage databases

The Entry Level Clinical Data Abstractor primarily focuses on reviewing medical records and extracting relevant data, often with minimal supervision. In contrast, the Clinical Data Coordinator has broader responsibilities, including managing data quality and overseeing data entry processes. Both roles are essential in clinical research, but the coordinator position typically requires more experience and advanced skills.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Clinical Data Abstractor job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Remote Certified Coders

Altegra Health

Memphis, TN • On-site, Remote

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review medical records and assign appropriate ICD-9-CM codes, including HCC and RxHCC group assignments.

  • Assign Altegra Health Flagged Event codes when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear.

  • Check chart assignments daily, report hours worked accurately, and ensure coding standards and guidelines are followed.

Job description

Company Description
Altegra Health is a total solutions partner for healthcare data auditing and analytics. Altegra provides end-to-end solutions to help improve payment integrity data, to support accreditation programs, and to meet regulatory requirements. Altegra's nationwide network of registered nurses and certified coders professionally acquire, audit, and analyze healthcare data for healthcare organizations. Altegra Health specializes in:
1. CMS HCC Risk Adjustment
2. HEDIS
3. Medical Record Reviews (Accreditation)
4. And more
Job Description
These are a remote/home based temporary positions forecast to run through the end of 2015 and Coders will be paid by the chart. Remote Certified Coders review medical records and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and Altegra Health Flagged Event. Codes must meet Altegra Health QA standards (following both Official Coding Guidelines and Risk Adjustment Guidelines).
Responsibilities:
• Abstract pertinent information from patient medical records. Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM codes, creating HCC and/or RxHCC group assignments as applicable.
• Assign Altegra Health Flagged Event codes when documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or otherwise unclear for medical coding purposes.
• Remain current on medical coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Check chart assignments every day and report accurately all hours worked on a weekly basis.
• Report work-related concerns to assigned Coder Advocate and if not adequately addressed to Sr. Manager of Clinical Operations.
• Comply with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.
• Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Participate in testing and training as required by the Company.
Qualifications:
• Active nursing license (RN or LPN) and/or certified coder certification through AHIMA or AAPC required
• At least one years' experience as a medical coder/abstractor.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines (with knowledge and demonstrated understanding of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements is preferred);
• Ability to code using an ICD-9-CM code book (without using an encoder);
• Strong clinical skills related to chronic illness diagnosis, treatment and management;
• Reliability and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines (24-hour turnaround time on all assigned charts);
• Personal discipline to work remotely without direct supervision;
• Exemplary attention to detail and completeness-all medical coders must maintain minimum QA passing requirements based on HCC scoring model(HCCx < or equal to 5 and HCCm < or equal to 5);
• Computer proficiency (including MS Windows, MS Office, and the Internet);
• Must have high-speed Internet access, a home computer with a current Windows operating system, MS Internet Explorer (version 6.0.2 or better), and Adobe 6.0 or better;
• Strong organization skills; interpersonal and customer service skills; written and oral communication skills; and analytical skills;
• Knowledge of HIPAA, recognizing a commitment to privacy, security and confidentiality of all medical chart documentation.
Qualifications
1 year of certified coding experience
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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