PCS Assessor, RN

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Registered Nurse conducting Medicaid personal-care eligibility assessments for Vaya Partners. Scheduling visits, evaluating ADL needs, and submitting service authorizations across four North Carolina counties.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete needs-based assessments and eligibility determinations for Medicaid beneficiaries applying for State Plan Personal Care Services
  • Schedule telephonic and face-to-face assessments with members, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
  • Conduct assessments in beneficiaries’ homes and community settings using standardized assessment tools
  • Interview family members and informal caregivers
  • Complete assessments within established timeframes
  • Perform expedited assessments by phone as needed
  • Educate and assist members in selecting PCS providers
  • Collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals to ensure requests are accurate and complete
  • Submit service authorization requests (SARs) on behalf of PCS providers
  • Maintain the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving PCS assessments
  • Participate in mediation and appeal processes
  • Respond to state inquiries regarding completed assessments
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings
  • Conduct case consultations, peer reviews, and internal auditing as assigned
  • Develop level-of-care recommendations based on clinical evaluations
  • Participate in training PCS stakeholders as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other healthcare field required
  • Two years of experience in a home care setting
  • Active licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • Experience with community-based individuals needing personal assistance with ADL and IADL tasks highly preferred
  • Experience conducting PCS assessments highly preferred
  • Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 3L and PCS Program Provider Manual
  • Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid-funded State Plan Personal Care Services, HCBS programs, and EPSDT
  • Knowledge and understanding of public sector services and supports
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to use computer equipment and web-based software
  • Ability to communicate effectively through spoken, written, and electronic media
  • Ability to work independently without a high degree of supervision
  • Ability to use person-centered thinking, planning, and competency in awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities
  • Must reside in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border
  • Ability to travel as needed to Rockingham, Forsyth, Surry, and Stokes counties

Benefits:

  • Salary depending on qualifications and experience
  • Exempt position not eligible for overtime compensation
  • Equal opportunity employer