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Rn Abstractor Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred * LVN or RN preferred * Undergraduate degree in a ... Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be ...

RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred * LVN or RN preferred * Undergraduate degree in a ... Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be ...

Remote Certified Coder

Dallas, TX · Remote

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

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 ...

Remote Certified Coder

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

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. • ...

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How much do rn abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn abstractor in Texas is $41.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.35 and $48.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RN abstractor?

RN Abstractors are registered nurses who specialize in reviewing medical records and extracting relevant clinical data for purposes such as research, quality improvement, or compliance reporting. They ensure that the information collected is accurate and meets specific guidelines or regulatory requirements. RN Abstractors often work with electronic health records (EHRs) and may be employed by hospitals, insurance companies, or healthcare organizations. Their work helps improve patient care, track outcomes, and support data-driven decision-making in healthcare.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an RN abstractor?

To thrive as an RN Abstractor, you need a registered nursing license, strong clinical knowledge, and experience in medical record review and abstraction. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical data abstraction software, and relevant certifications such as Certified Clinical Data Abstractor (CCDA) are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaboration. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring high-quality data collection, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and meeting regulatory requirements.

What challenges do RN abstractors face when reviewing medical records, and how can they overcome them?

RN Abstractors often encounter challenges such as incomplete documentation, inconsistent terminology, and varying record formats across healthcare facilities. To overcome these issues, it is important to develop strong attention to detail, maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, and communicate effectively with clinical staff to clarify ambiguities. Utilizing standardized abstraction tools and participating in ongoing training can also help RN Abstractors ensure accuracy and consistency in their data collection.

What is the difference between Rn Abstractor vs Medical Records Technician?

AspectRn AbstractorMedical Records Technician
CredentialsRN license, sometimes certifications in medical coding or health informationPostsecondary certificate or associate degree in health information technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesMedical offices, hospitals, health information departments
Industry UsageUsed in clinical data abstraction, patient record reviewFocuses on organizing, coding, and managing medical records
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding clinical data abstraction rolesManaging and coding medical records

The Rn Abstractor and Medical Records Technician roles both involve working with healthcare data, but Rn Abstractors typically hold an RN license and focus on clinical data abstraction, while Medical Records Technicians primarily organize and code medical records. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, but they differ in credentials, responsibilities, and work environment.

How much do registered nurse abstractors make?

Registered nurse abstractors typically earn between $60,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. They often work in healthcare settings, utilizing electronic health records and medical coding skills to extract patient data for research or billing purposes.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rn Abstractor jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Rn Abstractor jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Rn Abstractor jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Rn Abstractor job openings:

Infographic showing various Rn Abstractor job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,201 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Cardiovascular Data Abstractor

Parallon

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Cardiovascular Data Abstractor 

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a work from home Cardiovascular 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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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"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular Data Abstractor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - 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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