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At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Infection Data Abstractor today with Parallon. Job Summary and ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified ... Neuroscience Data Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified ... Neuroscience Data Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified ...

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Infection Data Abstractor today with Parallon. Job Summary and ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified ... Neuroscience Data Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified ...

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How much do health data abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for health 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 is a health data abstractor?

A Health Data Abstractor is a professional responsible for reviewing and extracting specific data from medical records and healthcare documents. They accurately capture information such as diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes to support clinical studies, quality assurance, billing, and reporting requirements. Health Data Abstractors often work in hospitals, clinics, research organizations, or insurance companies, ensuring that health information is complete, accurate, and standardized. Their work is critical for maintaining data integrity and supporting healthcare decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health data abstractor?

To thrive as a Health Data Abstractor, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical documentation, and data abstraction principles, often supported by a degree in health information management or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, coding software, and sometimes certification such as RHIT or CPC is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong organizational skills set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills ensure accurate, complete, and timely data extraction, which is crucial for patient care quality, research, and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by health data abstractors, and how can they be managed?

Health Data Abstractors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex medical records, ensuring data accuracy, and managing large volumes of information under tight deadlines. Staying current with coding guidelines and medical terminology is essential to avoid errors. Many abstractors find it helpful to participate in ongoing training and use electronic health record (EHR) systems with strong support resources. Collaborating closely with clinical staff and other abstractors can also help resolve ambiguities and ensure high-quality data abstraction.

What is the difference between Health Data Abstractor vs Medical Records Technician?

AspectHealth Data AbstractorMedical Records Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a certification or associate degree in health information managementUsually requires a high school diploma or equivalent; certification is optional
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, health information departmentsHospitals, clinics, physician offices
Job FocusExtracting and coding data from medical records for research, billing, and quality improvementOrganizing, maintaining, and ensuring accuracy of patient records

While both roles involve handling medical records, the Health Data Abstractor primarily focuses on extracting and coding data for analysis and billing, requiring specialized training. The Medical Records Technician manages the organization and accuracy of patient records, often with less formal education. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Health Data Abstractor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,687 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Infection Data Abstractor

Cibolo, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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Company rating: 8.0 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 an Infection Data Abstractor today with Parallon.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a work from home Infection Data Abstractor II, you will be responsible for abstraction of data for complex 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Infection 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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