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Clinical Assessor (Remote)
- Are you an experienced Clinical Assessor looking for a new challenge?
- Do you value personal care?
- Are you motivated, energetic, and excited to become part of the Kepro team?
If so, you might be our next new team member!
**TRAVEL REQUIRED** (Barbour, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Upshur)
Who we need:
This position educates and performs medical eligibility assessments of WV Medicaid recipients seeking Personal Care services and follows prescribed guidelines while administering the Pre-Admission Screening for determination of medical eligibility. Personal Care RNs must manage a caseload of assigned members to ensure that assessments are scheduled, appropriate persons are in attendance, assessments are performed and data is entered into the Personal Care CareConnection within prescribed timelines. This position requires extensive local travel within an assigned catchment area as well as periodic travel outside a catchment area will be required.
Why us?
Kepro is a rapidly growing national quality improvement and care management organization. We work to ensure that over 20 million people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
People Focused. Mission Driven.
Shape the future of healthcare with us. We are mission driven to improve lives through healthcare quality and clinical expertise.
We do this through our people.
At Kepro, you can do meaningful work that makes a real difference for the lives of individuals across the country. We are an organization that cares deeply about our employees and we provide the training and support to do the best work of your career.
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package at Kepro. These benefits are designed to provide you and your family additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. They are comprehensive and fit a variety of needs and situations. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts and more.
What youll do:
- Document contacts, schedule appointments, travel to, conduct and appropriately administer/document Pre-Admission Screening assessments within prescribed timelines.
- Participate in inter-rater reliability activities to ensure consistent administration of assessments and adherence to assessment protocols Participate in denial hearings as necessary.
- Contact physicians and facilities to confirm medical information.
What youll need:
Required Qualifications
- Must possess a Nursing degree (BSN preferred) and a valid, unrestricted WV Registered Nurse license.
- Must have a valid West VA driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Must possess knowledge of the Personal Care program policies and procedures and be willing to travel to homes and facilities within the catchment area (travel outside one's catchment area is occasionally required to fill-in for others or to attend staff meetings/events).
- Candidate should be organized and have excellent customer service skills, good interpersonal communication and be flexible.
- Applicant must be able to accurately assess medical conditions and symptoms and functional abilities.
Experience
- Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience with aging population or with persons with disabilities (preferably working within the WV Personal Care program).
Thank You!
We know your time is valuable and we thank you in advance for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Kepro and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
~ The Kepro Talent Acquisition Team
Mental and Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.
Kepro offers challenging careers, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Only those candidates identified for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please. Visit our website at (link removed) for more information on the Kepro Family of Companies.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Kepro 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, or status as a protected veteran.
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