Clinical Chart Abstractor

Title : Clinical Chart Abstractor

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Workplace type

Hybrid

Compensation

$20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Reporting To

Amy Tanner

The Temporary Chart Abstractor will play a crucial role in supporting Accountable Care Organization (ACO) quality reporting by reviewing and abstracting clinical data from electronic health records (EHRs). This position is project-based, focused on meeting quality reporting deadlines and supporting the organization’s value-based care initiatives, including CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) reporting.

• Duration: Temporary position until project completion (anticipated March)
• Work Environment: Hybrid - primarily remote with up to 25% local travel required
• Schedule: Full time hours through completion of project

What You'll Do

• Data Abstraction
  • Review and extract patient information from EHRs for ACO quality measures such as annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and chronic condition management.
  • Accurately record abstracted data into designated reporting systems 
• EHR Navigation and Documentation
  • Efficiently navigate multiple EHR systems to locate and extract relevant clinical information. 
  • Maintain meticulous documentation and ensure compliance with data integrity standards.
• Coordination and Communication
  • Collaborate with market teams and provider staff.
  • Participate in check-ins or team meetings to report progress and address challenges.
• Data Validation
  • Ensure all abstracted data is accurate, complete, and in compliance with ACO quality measure requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field or  equivalent experience
• LPN/LVN or CMA highly preferred
• 4+ years of nursing, medical assisting, medical coding or related healthcare field required.
• Previous experience in chart abstraction, quality reporting such as, CMS Web Interface reporting, HEDIS, or other NCQA reporting
• Familiarity with ACO quality measures (e.g., MSSP, HEDIS) is a strong plus.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret clinical data. 
• Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth) and Microsoft Excel. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines. 
• Basic understanding of value-based care and healthcare quality initiatives preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment
• Bilingual - fluent in Spanish preferred

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a US-based hybrid position that will require up to 25% local travel in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• The compensation target pay range for this role is: $20.00-25.00 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability,

 

Additional Information:     

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.   

About Astrana Health

Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient.

Our platform currently empowers over 10,000 physicians to provide care for over 1 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.