HEDIS Abstractor (NorCal Region)

Astrana Health; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health seeks a HEDIS Abstractor in Monterey Park, CA. This role involves medical record reviews and collaboration with health providers to enhance quality care and compliance with HEDIS standards.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in abstraction and quality improvement, proficient in clinical coding systems and able to work independently. The position includes a hybrid work model, with a pay range of $27.00 - $33.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of HEDIS abstraction or medical record review experience.
• Strong knowledge of NCQA HEDIS measure specifications.
• Familiarity with healthcare documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical record abstraction and chart review for HEDIS.
• Identify and close HEDIS care gaps.
• Collaborate with providers for required medical documentation.

Skills

HEDIS Abstraction

Medical Record Review

Clinical Coding Systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

EMR/EHR Systems

Job description

Department: Quality - Quality Care Improvement

Location: 1600 Corporate Center Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754

Compensation: $27.00 - $33.00 / hour

Description

The HEDIS Abstractor supports Quality Care Improvement initiatives by conducting comprehensive medical record reviews and abstraction activities to identify and close HEDIS measure care gaps. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate collection, validation, and submission of clinical data in accordance with NCQA HEDIS technical specifications and regulatory guidelines. The HEDIS Abstractor collaborates with internal quality teams, providers, and external audit vendors to improve measure performance, maintain compliance, and support successful HEDIS audits.

What You'll Do

• Perform medical record abstraction and chart review for HEDIS and quality improvement initiatives
• Identify and close HEDIS care gaps through accurate review and documentation of clinical records
• Interpret and apply HEDIS measure specifications, coding guidelines, and NCQA technical requirements
• Review and validate data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HEDIS standards
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews of abstracted records and audit findings
• Collaborate with providers, clinics, health plans, and internal departments to obtain required medical documentation
• Partner with external audit vendors to support medical record retrieval, validation and audit readiness activities
• Analyze abstraction results and identify trends, discrepancies, or opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and confidentiality regulations
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while meeting project deadlines
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and assist with reporting activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field
• Minimum of 2 years of HEDIS abstraction or medical record review experience
• Strong knowledge of NCQA HEDIS measure specifications and quality improvement processes
• Proficiency with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other clinical coding systems
• Experience performing QA reviews and supporting HEDIS audit activities
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and healthcare documentation workflows
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

You’re great for the role if:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), RHIT, RHIA, LVN/LPN, RN, or other healthcare-related certification
• Experience working with health plans, managed care organizations, or quality improvement departments
• Knowledge of CMS Stars, risk adjustment, and population health initiatives strongly preferred

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where the expectation is to work both in office and at home on a weekly basis. The office is located at 1600 Corporate Center Dr, Monterey Park CA 91754.
• This role will require travelling locally up to 35% of the time.
• The annual total compensation target pay range for this role is: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job‑related factors.

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.

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