How can I become a clinical data abstractor?

The qualifications for a clinical data abstractor include a high school diploma and on-the-job training in medical coding. Some employers may prefer applicants with an associate’s degree in medical coding or a related field. There is voluntary certification available through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The duties of a clinical data abstractor revolve around analyzing medical data in charts or databases and then organizing it, so knowledge of medical data programs such as Cobius, CAS, and Cobius-esMD may also prove helpful.