Clinical Assessor; RN-Hybrid

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Clinical Assessor to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

• 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/PCS 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.

* Position is hybrid. Candidates should be based within Forsyth and Guilford County of North Carolina to be able to cover the field work involved.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or LCSW license by the applicable state.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• This position requires travel up to a 60 mile radius.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community‑based individuals needing personal assistance with ADL and IADL tasks is highly preferred.
• Experience conducting PCS assessments highly preferred.
• 2+ years of home healthcare experience 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 preferred.
• Experience conducting HCBS waiver assessments highly preferred.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy (Clinical Policy) 3L and PCS Program Provider Manual.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid‑funded Personal Care Services, home and community‑based services (HCBS) programs, and EPSDT.
• Knowledge and understanding of public sector services and supports.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment and web‑based software to conduct work.
• Ability to interact with various office staff as needed to support necessary workflows.
• Ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families and other supports.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken, written and electronic media.
• Ability to attend to detail, effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently without a high degree of supervision.
• Develops level of care recommendations based upon clinical…