Spine Senior Abstractor

Salary: 53,765.08 – $99,926.33

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What They’re Looking For

This role requires no licensure or certifications. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of applicable job-specific experience. Two or more years of clinical registry abstraction experience is preferred, along with orthopedic and/or neurological clinical experience, particularly in spine surgery or surgical patient care.

Skills to Bring

Clinical Data Abstraction, Clinical Registry Abstraction, AAOS American Spine Registry (ASR), Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine Procedures, Lumbar Spine Procedures, Electronic Health Records (EHR) Review, Patient Demographics Data Collection, Diagnosis Coding Knowledge, Surgical Procedure Documentation, Implant Documentation, Complications Tracking, Postoperative Outcomes Tracking, Registry Inclusion And Exclusion Criteria, Data Definitions Interpretation, Abstraction Guidelines Adherence, Clinical Terminology, Registry Reporting Systems, Data Quality Standards, Productivity Standards

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Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Department: Clinical Quality Registry Services
• Schedule: Full-time
  
  

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Performs accurate and timely clinical data abstraction duties for the AAOS American Spine Registry (ASR), including cervical and lumbar spine procedures while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and ensures alignment with organizational quality standards.
• Review electronic health records (EHRs) to identify and abstract required clinical data elements, including patient demographics, diagnoses, surgical procedures, implants, complications, and postoperative outcomes.
• Apply registry inclusion/exclusion criteria, data definitions, and abstraction guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent data collection.
• Maintain a strong understanding of spine procedures, clinical terminology, and registry reporting requirements.
• Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established quality and productivity standards.
• Maintain proficiency in multiple EHR platforms and applicable registry reporting systems.
  
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  

Additional Preferences

• Minimum of two years of clinical registry abstraction experience preferred.
• Orthopedic and/or neurological clinical experience preferred, particularly in spine surgery or surgical patient care.
  
  

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  
  

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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