Job Description

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 company’s mission, actively engage in problem-solving, and take ownership of your work daily. 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 is looking for a Clinical Care Coordinator RN (Remote within Florida) to join our growing team.

 

Job Summary

As a Clinical Care Coordinator RN, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless care coordination and advocacy for patients enrolled in the care management program. In this role, you will act as a trusted patient advocate, facilitating immediate communication between patients and providers to ensure timely access to necessary care and resources.

Leveraging your clinical expertise, you will conduct comprehensive medical record reviews, applying appropriate criteria in alignment with contract requirements. Utilizing critical thinking and sound decision-making, you will assess medical necessity while maintaining productivity goals and quality assurance standards. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with NCQA, URAC, and other regulatory guidelines, contributing to the highest standards of patient care.

** To qualify for this role, you must reside and work remotely from the state of Florida **

** Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern **

** Occasional travel (up to 5% annually) within the State of Florida may be required **

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the responsible and comprehensive delivery of services to enrollees, supporting high-quality patient care. 
• Conduct initial assessments for supervisor/lead evaluation to determine appropriate case manager or health coach assignments.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating on assessments and care coordination to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Proactively contribute to quality management program activities, supporting the Health Services team in delivering high-performance outcomes.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining accreditations for designated programs by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide education, guidance, and resources to beneficiaries, families, and providers to promote informed healthcare decisions.
• Review and interpret patient records, applying established criteria to assess medical necessity and appropriateness of care. 
• Determine approval or escalate cases to a physician consultant when necessary, ensuring all decisions—including denials—are clearly documented with sufficient rationale.
• Accurately abstract and document case data and medical information using appropriate review tools in a timely manner.
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of all administrative and review-related documentation to the appropriate parties.
• Conduct ongoing reassessments of the review process, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective care coordination.
• Stay up to date by attending training sessions and scheduled meetings, applying the latest policies and procedures in clinical reviews.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records by adhering to HIPAA regulations, using secure systems, and safeguarding sensitive information.
• Utilize professional communication—both verbal and written—following Acentra Health's policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Actively cross-train to support other contracts within the Acentra Health network, ensuring a flexible workforce that adapts to client and consumer needs.
• The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary.

 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Must have an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and/or Compact State Clinical license. 
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric experience, demonstrating expertise in pediatric care.
• Graduate of an accredited Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in Nursing program.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including care management applications, internet-based tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and reliable transportation for travel within the state of Florida.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, enabling effective patient evaluation and care coordination. 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in medical record abstracting, ensuring accurate and efficient data retrieval.
• Knowledge of Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) standards and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear, professional interactions with patients, providers, and stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of care management principles, ethics, and service delivery standards.
• Solid prioritization and organizational abilities, managing workload efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient telephonic interviewing skills, enabling effective assessments and engagement.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback professionally, continuously improving performance and productivity.
• Familiarity with medical record organization, medical terminology, and disease processes, ensuring accuracy in case review and documentation.

 

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 nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career. 

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

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health 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, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $26.00 to $36.00 per hour

Based on our compensation program, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.

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Pay Range: USD $23.05 - USD $36.72 /Hr.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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