Assessment Specialist- Summit, Stark and surrounding counties.

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 an Assessment Specialist in the Clinical department to conduct program assessments using program and CareStar identified tools and process and provide recommendations for eligibility per program and CareStar guidelines. The Assessment Specialist is a home based position that works independently to determine the eligibility of individuals who have applied for the HOME Choice program.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who/to:

• Active license as RN, LSW, or LISW.
• 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 in Summit and Stark 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.