What is an abstracter and how to become one

Key steps to become an abstracter

1. Explore abstracter education requirements

   Most common abstracter degrees

   Associate

   32.6 %

   Bachelor's

   30.2 %

   Certificate

   16.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific abstracter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Data Entry	36.25%
   HEDIS	27.74%
   Real Property	12.55%
   Real Estate Transactions	11.80%
   Patient Charts	11.65%

3. Complete relevant abstracter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New abstracters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an abstracter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real abstracter resumes.

4. Research abstracter duties and responsibilities

   • Prepare HUD settlement statements for both refinance and purchase transactions.
   • Complete comprehensive and thorough medical chart review to extract medical record data per NCQA specifications for health plan's HEDIS project.
   • Research probate records, marriage records, death records, taxes, and liens.
   • Research include reviewing successions, conveyance records, civil suits, probates and mortgages.

5. Prepare your abstracter resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your abstracter resume.

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6. Apply for abstracter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an abstracter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams