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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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
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 Cabarrus County of North Carolina (Concord & surrounding cities) to be able to cover the field work involved.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessment to determine whether the beneficiary meets the conditions and criteria for PCS eligibility, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
- 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 PCS is maintained at the highest standards.
- Ensures that new, expedited, annual, change of status, mediation/appeals, reconsideration review, and derivative assessments are conducted within established timeframes.
- Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
- Provide the Beneficiary with guidance and assistance, as necessary, to select PCS providers.
- Conduct service plan reviews as needed.
- Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface.
- Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
- Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
- Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface.
- Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
- Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
- Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (NC or Compact license)
- 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 evaluations.
- Participates in training of PCS stakeholders as needed.
- Ability to use person-centered thinking, planning, and have competency in awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Policy 3K-1 and 3K-2, and 42 CFR Part 441 Subpart G, 42 CFR § 440.180.
- Knowledge of eligibility criteria for LOC and Waiver Participation.
- Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid waivers, home and community-based services (HCBS) programs, EPSDT, medical fragility, and level of care determinations.
- Participates in training of CAP stakeholders as needed.
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. 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
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with 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.
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
Pay Range: USD $67,300.00 - USD $93,050.00 /Yr.
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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
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 Cabarrus County of North Carolina (Concord & surrounding cities) to be able to cover the field work involved.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessment to determine whether the beneficiary meets the conditions and criteria for PCS eligibility, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
- 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 PCS is maintained at the highest standards.
- Ensures that new, expedited, annual, change of status, mediation/appeals, reconsideration review, and derivative assessments are conducted within established timeframes.
- Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
- Provide the Beneficiary with guidance and assistance, as necessary, to select PCS providers.
- Conduct service plan reviews as needed.
- Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface.
- Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
- Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
- Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface.
- Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
- Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
- Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (NC or Compact license)
- 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 evaluations.
- Participates in training of PCS stakeholders as needed.
- Ability to use person-centered thinking, planning, and have competency in awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Policy 3K-1 and 3K-2, and 42 CFR Part 441 Subpart G, 42 CFR § 440.180.
- Knowledge of eligibility criteria for LOC and Waiver Participation.
- Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid waivers, home and community-based services (HCBS) programs, EPSDT, medical fragility, and level of care determinations.
- Participates in training of CAP stakeholders as needed.
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. 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
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with 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.
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
Pay Range: USD $67,300.00 - USD $93,050.00 /Yr.
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Verify Your State License Covers Remote Review
Acentra Health's Clinical Nurse roles often involve utilization management and care coordination rather than bedside care. Confirm your RN license is active in the state tied to the position, as multi-state compact licenses can affect your H-1B petition's worksite classification.
Target Utilization Review Postings Specifically
Acentra Health's nursing openings span case management, prior authorization, and clinical review. Roles explicitly labeled utilization review or UR nurse align most consistently with specialty occupation standards USCIS applies when adjudicating H-1B petitions for nursing positions at health tech companies.
Request Sponsorship Confirmation Before Final Interviews
Acentra Health operates under government contracts where hiring timelines move quickly. Ask the recruiter directly whether the specific requisition is approved for H-1B sponsorship before investing in technical assessments, so you don't reach offer stage without clarity.
Prepare for PERM Documentation Early
If your goal is an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card through Acentra Health, the PERM labor certification requires detailed employment history, credentials, and foreign degree evaluations. Gather certified transcripts and a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before your first interview.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Active Sponsorship Openings
Not every Clinical Nurse listing at Acentra Health is open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to browse roles confirmed for visa sponsorship, so you spend your applications on positions where sponsorship is already on the table.
Align Your Resume to DOL Specialty Occupation Standards
For H-1B approval in a clinical nursing role at a health technology company, your resume should foreground specialized clinical judgment, BSN or higher credentials, and any certifications like CCM or CPHQ that demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge beyond generalist nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Acentra Health sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Nurses?
Yes, Acentra Health sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Nurse roles. Because their nursing positions typically involve utilization review, care management, or clinical program oversight rather than direct bedside care, these roles can meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria when supported by a BSN or higher and strong clinical specialization credentials.
Which visa types are commonly used for Clinical Nurse roles at Acentra Health?
Acentra Health sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant pathways for Clinical Nurses. The H-1B is the most common route for initial work authorization. For longer-term permanent residency, the company supports EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card petitions, which require PERM labor certification filed with the DOL before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition.
What qualifications and experience does Acentra Health expect for Clinical Nurse roles?
Acentra Health's Clinical Nurse openings typically require an active RN license, a BSN as a minimum educational credential, and experience in utilization management, case management, or a related clinical specialty. Certifications such as Certified Case Manager (CCM) or clinical documentation improvement credentials strengthen your application and support the specialty occupation argument in an H-1B petition.
How do I apply for Clinical Nurse jobs at Acentra Health?
You can find and apply for Clinical Nurse positions at Acentra Health through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can confirm a role supports H-1B or Green Card sponsorship before applying. Once you identify an open role, apply directly through Acentra Health's careers portal and note your sponsorship needs in the application screening questions.
How do I estimate the timeline from job offer to H-1B approval at Acentra Health?
After accepting an offer, Acentra Health's legal team files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which typically clears within seven business days. The H-1B petition is then filed with USCIS. Standard processing takes three to six months; premium processing reduces that to roughly 15 business days. Cap-subject petitions must also align with the April 1 filing window, so your start date is tied to the lottery and fiscal year cycle.