Clinical Assessor (Rn) Jobs

Following a 2022 merger of CNSI and Kepro, Acentra Health combines clinical services, technology solutions, and data analytics to accelerate better health outcomes. This is a great time to join our team of passionate individuals working together to pursue the most effective solutions to today’s complex healthcare challenges. Our culture is fueled by passion and driven by purpose.
Clinical Assessor (PCS/CAP)

• Are you looking to join a team that ensures a collaborative and inviting culture where everyone can thrive?
• Are you an experienced Clinical Assessor looking for a new challenge?

If so, you might be our next new team member!
Who We Need
Acentra Health is seeking clinical assessors statewide in North Carolina for an exciting opportunity. You work out of your home office and travel to assessment locations in your region. Under the Personal Care Services (PCS) program, services are provided to NC Medicaid Beneficiaries who have a medical condition, cognitive impairment, or disability who demonstrate unmet needs for hands-on assistance with qualifying activities of daily living (ADLs). The PCS Assessor is responsible for the completion of needs-based eligibility determinations for North Carolinians who are applying for these Medicaid-funded personal care services provided in their home or in adult care or supervised living homes.
Under the Community Alternatives (CAP) Program, home and community-based waivers provide cost-neutral alternatives to institutionalization for Beneficiaries, in specified target populations, who would be at risk for institutionalization if specialized Waiver services are not available. Services are intended for situations where no household member, relative, caregiver, landlord, community agency, volunteer agency, or third-party payer is able or willing to meet the assessed and required medical, psychosocial, and functional needs of the approved CAP Beneficiary.
The CAP Assessor is responsible for completion of needs-based assessments of level of care (LOC) to allow targeted individuals to remain in or return to a home and community-based setting. Assessments are generally performed in the beneficiary’s primary residence.
Why us?
We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.
Singularly Focused. Mission Driven.
Accelerating Better Outcomes is our Mantra! We are mission-driven to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.
We do this through our people.
You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts and more.
What You’ll Do

• Ensures that the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving assessment for PCS is maintained at the highest standards.
• Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface
• Provide assessments for initial eligibility determinations for an applicant to participate in a 1915(c) HCBS program, and, when applicable, annual and change of status assessments for participant currently participating in a 1915(c) HCBS program, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
• Conducts assessment to determine whether the beneficiary meets the conditions and criteria for PCS eligibility, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
• Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface
• Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
• Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
• Ensures that new, expedited, annual, change of status, mediation/appeals, reconsideration review, and derivative assessments are conducted within established timeframes.
• Conduct service plan reviews as needed.
• Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
• Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
• Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
• Ensures that CAP services are provided on a "needs basis" in quantities appropriate to the Beneficiary's unmet need for services based on the severity of their medical condition, functional disability, physical, or cognitive impairment.
• Provide the Beneficiary with guidance and assistance, as necessary, to select PCS providers.
• Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
• Ensures that PCS are provided on a "needs basis" in quantities appropriate to the Beneficiary's unmet need for services based on the severity of their medical condition, functional disability, physical, or cognitive impairment.
• Ensures that the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving assessment for CAP participation is maintained at the highest standards.
• Consult, when necessary, with the Beneficiary’s selected case management entity to generate an approvable service plan.
• Ensure that the randomly selected Service Plan completed by the Beneficiary’s assigned case management entity is appropriate to the Beneficiary’s unmet need for services, based on the severity of their medical condition, functional disability, physical, or cognitive impairment
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.
What You’ll Need
Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, licensed by the state of North Carolina
• Minimum of two years’ experience in home care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of directly related experience, or Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation or therapy type-related field from an accredited college or university with two (2) or more years of community experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Participates in training of PCS stakeholders as needed.
• Participates in training of CAP stakeholders as needed.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy (Clinical Policy) 3L and PCS Program Provider Manual
• Ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families and other supports.
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• Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid waivers, home and community-based services (HCBS) programs, EPSDT, medical fragility, and level of care determinations.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment and web-based software to conduct work.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to use person-centered thinking, planning, and have competency in awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to interact with various office staff as needed to support necessary workflows.
• Knowledge and understanding of public sector services and supports.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken, written and electronic media.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Policy 3K-1 and 3K-2, and 42 CFR Part 441 Subpart G, 42 CFR
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid-funded Personal Care Services, home and community-based services (HCBS) programs, and EPSDT.
• Ability to attend to detail, effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of eligibility criteria for LOC and Waiver Participation.
• Ability to work independently without a high degree of supervision.
• Develops level of care recommendations based upon clinical evaluations.

Experience

• Experience conducting PCS assessments highly preferred.
• Experience conducting HCBS waiver assessments highly preferred.
• 2+ years of directly-related experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field, directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care is required.
• Experience with community-based individuals needing personal assistance with ADL and IADL tasks is highly preferred.

Thank You
We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in
Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team
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Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.