Clinical Chart Abstractor – Pulmonary Rehabilitation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assess patient electronic medical records to establish medical eligibility or ineligibility for Aviary Health’s virtual pulmonary rehabilitation program.

• Assist the enrollment team by evaluating medical histories, recognizing qualifying pulmonary diagnoses, interpreting clinical documentation, and confirming referral requirements.

• Record eligibility decisions and pinpoint any missing information.

• Provide daily support for chart reviews pertaining to pulmonary rehabilitation eligibility.

• Analyze pulmonary diagnoses, medical history, pulmonary function test results, and other clinical documentation against program criteria.

• Identify qualifying conditions such as COPD, emphysema, interstitial lung disease, and other eligible respiratory disorders.

• Review ICD-10 codes and supporting documentation in relation to inclusion and exclusion criteria.

• Oversee pulmonary rehabilitation referral orders and related documentation.

• Verify the credentials, signatures, and cosignatures of ordering providers.

• Identify incomplete or contradictory documentation and facilitate follow-up.

• Communicate eligibility determinations, reasons for ineligibility, and documentation needs to the enrollment team.

• Maintain precise chart review and eligibility records within the EMR and designated systems.

• Escalate cases that necessitate additional clinical review.

• Assist with pulmonary rehabilitation enrollment, chart abstraction, and clinical operations projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of clinical experience in pulmonary care, respiratory therapy, exercise physiology, cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation, or chronic disease management.

• Experience in reviewing electronic medical records and interpreting clinical documentation.

• Knowledge of pulmonary conditions, especially COPD, emphysema, and other chronic respiratory diseases.

• Proficient understanding of pulmonary function tests, spirometry, and relevant diagnostic terminology.

• Capability to interpret ICD-10 codes and apply established clinical eligibility criteria.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with EPIC or another electronic medical record system.

• At least 2 years of experience with medical terminology and clinical chart review.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoom, and electronic medical record systems.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and accurately summarize clinical findings and eligibility decisions.

• Outstanding organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks independently.

• Ability to identify cases that require clarification or escalation due to incomplete documentation.

• Citrix access.

• EPIC access, including RTE, as relevant to assigned duties.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace.

• Proficiency in Zoom.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, including participation in GHS EPIC training when necessary.

• Reliable internet connection and a quiet, private workspace appropriate for confidential clinical work and virtual meetings.

• Availability for mandatory eligibility/enrollment team meetings.

• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to applicable privacy and security standards.

• Experience with clinical eligibility review, referral coordination, or healthcare enrollment operations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule with morning or afternoon hours (ET).

• Fully remote work structure.

• 1099 contractor position.