Remote Clinical Data Abstractor — Trauma & Core Measures

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon, is hiring a Clinical Abstractor in a full-time, remote-friendly role. You will review and extract essential clinical data from medical records, summarize for quality improvement, and report to registries and national measures.

The position supports Trauma and Core/Sepsis abstraction, collaborates with clinical staff to resolve data discrepancies, and maintains interrater reliability at or above 95%.

Qualifications

• RN preferred and AIS/trauma/ICD-10 training required within 6 months
• CPHQ or CPPS certification within 2 years is encouraged
• Proficiency with EHR systems and data abstraction tools is essential
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity is required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

• Extracts and abstracts clinical data from medical records and EHRs according to protocols.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and quality of data; performs audits.
• Submits data to registries and quality reporting systems.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to resolve documentation discrepancies; communicates findings.

Skills

Medical terminology & ICD-10 knowledge

Epic EHR proficiency

Data accuracy & attention to detail

Independent work & time management

Education

RN preferred

AIS course within 6 months of hire

Trauma registry course within 6 months

ICD-10 course within 6 months

CPHQ or CPPS within 2 years

Tools

Excel

Data abstraction software

Job description

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon, is hiring a Clinical Abstractor in a full-time, remote-friendly role. You will review and extract essential clinical data from medical records, summarize for quality improvement, and report to registries and national measures.

The position supports Trauma and Core/Sepsis abstraction, collaborates with clinical staff to resolve data discrepancies, and maintains interrater reliability at or above 95%.