Abstractor Jobs
Abstractor jobs are open across title insurance, real estate law, mortgage lending, and county government offices, from entry-level to senior and supervisory levels, with specializations in title examination, lien searches, and property records research. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.
Job Description
Responsible for hospital inpatient coding and abstracting based on documentation and coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned. Resolves coding related edits and denials and provides ongoing feedback and education to physicians and clinicians. Responsible for following up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges.
Qualifications
Prerequisites
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM, required.
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
- 3 or more years exclusively in inpatient hospital coding experience, required.
- Demonstrated advanced ability to use and understand DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes and medical terminology
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in the English language in an effective manner. Effective communication includes ability to spell accurately and write legibly.
General Qualifications
- Ability to research authoritative citations related to coding, compliance, and additional reporting needs.
- Ability to carry out assignments independently, follow procedures, and exercise good judgment.
- Excellent customer service skills, including telephone interactions.
- Proficient data entry skills.
- Proven ability to interact with physicians and support staff.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party coding and billing requirements.
- Successful completion or pre-hire coding test.
Additional Information
Build your future with Valley Medical Center & Clinics! Join a team that values its people and offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.
We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.
- Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.
Job Description
Responsible for hospital inpatient coding and abstracting based on documentation and coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned. Resolves coding related edits and denials and provides ongoing feedback and education to physicians and clinicians. Responsible for following up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges.
Qualifications
Prerequisites
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM, required.
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
- 3 or more years exclusively in inpatient hospital coding experience, required.
- Demonstrated advanced ability to use and understand DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes and medical terminology
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in the English language in an effective manner. Effective communication includes ability to spell accurately and write legibly.
General Qualifications
- Ability to research authoritative citations related to coding, compliance, and additional reporting needs.
- Ability to carry out assignments independently, follow procedures, and exercise good judgment.
- Excellent customer service skills, including telephone interactions.
- Proficient data entry skills.
- Proven ability to interact with physicians and support staff.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party coding and billing requirements.
- Successful completion or pre-hire coding test.
Additional Information
Build your future with Valley Medical Center & Clinics! Join a team that values its people and offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.
We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.
- Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in abstractor jobs.
- Experience searching public land records, deed books, and grantor-grantee indexes
- Proficiency with title plant databases or title production software such as SoftPro or RamQuest
- Knowledge of legal property descriptions, easements, liens, and encumbrances
- State abstractor license or certification where required by law
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight turnaround deadlines
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Abstractor Job Search
Tailor your resume for title plant work
Highlight your experience searching county deed books, grantor-grantee indexes, and title plant databases by name. Recruiters screening abstractor resumes want to see specific record types you've examined, not just years of general real estate experience.
Get your state certification before applying
Several states require licensed or certified abstractors before you can work independently. Confirm whether your target state has a licensing board and list any earned credentials prominently on your resume so hiring managers don't screen you out automatically.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists abstractor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name their software
Many title companies use specific platforms like SoftPro, RamQuest, or ResWare. When a job posting names a system you know, say so explicitly in your cover letter and resume skills section to clear automated screening filters quickly.
Prepare a sample chain-of-title summary
Some employers ask for a work sample or give a timed title search exercise during interviews. Having a sanitized, real-world chain-of-title summary ready demonstrates your methodology and attention to detail more convincingly than any verbal answer.
Negotiate fee-per-search versus salary structures
Abstractor roles are sometimes structured as per-search fee arrangements rather than fixed salaries. Before accepting an offer, ask how volume, complexity, and turnaround time requirements affect realistic take-home so you can compare offers accurately.
Abstractor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most abstractors?
Advocate Aurora Health, BRS, and UPMC are hiring the most abstractors right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Missouri, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track with regional real estate activity, so hiring patterns shift as mortgage markets change.
How many abstractor jobs are remote?
About 75% of abstractor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward digital county record access and electronic title plants. Remote work is most common for national title insurance underwriters and large closing companies, while courthouse-dependent searches still require on-site presence in many counties.
How do you become an abstractor?
Start by learning to read legal property descriptions and understanding how deeds, mortgages, judgments, and tax liens are recorded at the county level. Many abstractors begin as title search assistants or clerks at a title company, learning the chain-of-title process on the job. Check whether your state has a licensing or certification requirement and complete any required coursework or examination before working independently.
How do you get hired as an abstractor with little or no experience?
Entry-level abstractor roles often go to candidates with a background in legal office work, paralegal studies, or county recorder offices, since those jobs build familiarity with recorded documents. Apply to title companies or county abstract plants that advertise training programs. Demonstrating that you can read a legal description, identify a gap in title, or spot a recording error will set you apart from candidates with no document review background.
What does the abstractor interview process look like?
Most abstractor interviews involve a short screening call with HR followed by a technical interview with a title examiner or operations manager. Expect questions about how you handle missing recording information, conflicting legal descriptions, or tight deadlines. Some employers assign a timed practical exercise where you trace ownership through a brief chain of documents and summarize any defects you find.
Where can I find and apply to abstractor jobs?
You can find and apply to abstractor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and state, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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