Intake Specialist - RN

CareStar, Inc; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CareStar, Inc. is seeking an Intake Specialist in Jackson County to conduct assessments for program eligibility and provide recommendations following CareStar guidelines. This role involves documenting contacts, ensuring compliance, and assisting with community resource referrals, all within an evolving and supportive environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with the potential for remote work.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar ESOP

Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance

401(k) with generous company matching contribution

Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in home and community-based services within the past 5 years.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Home Health Care, and Ohio Home Care waiver programs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Completes visits to assess eligibility for specified programs and conducts safety assessments.
• Documents all applicant and case-related contacts in accordance with agency policy.
• Processes Program Eligibility Assessment Tool (PEAT) and related documents.

Skills

Documentation

Assessment

Patient Care

Community Resources Knowledge

Education

Active RN License

Job description

INTAKE SPECIALIST- Jackson County

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Intake Specialist in the Clinical Departmentto conduct program assessments using program and CareStar identified tools and process. The Intake Specialist will provide recommendations for eligibility per program and CareStar guidelines.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who/to:

• Completes visits to assess for eligibility for specified program and conducts safety assessments, in compliance with CareStar and department guidelines.
• Documents all applicant and case-related contacts and interventions in applicants record per agency and CareStar policy, including standards of content and timeliness.
• Processes specific Program Eligibility Assessment Tool (PEAT) or other tools and all related documents per agency and CareStar policy.
• Provides assistance with community resource referrals as appropriate.
• Identifies and reports high-risk situations as required per agency and CareStar policy.
• Active License as RN.
• 12 months experience in home and community-based services within the past 5 years.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Home Health Care and Ohio Home Care waiver programs desirable.
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open inJackson County and is responsible for covering the surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.