Utilization Management Nurse Consultant - Work ...

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and the work schedule may include weekends, holidays, and evening hours.This will be a full-time remote role.Schedule 2: Saturday and Sunday CST with flexible Weekdays to meet business needs.Position SummaryApplies critical thinking, evidenced based clinical criteria and clinical practice guidelines for services requiring precertification. The majority of the time is spent at a desk and on the phone collecting and reviewing clinical information from providers. Precertification nurses use specific criteria to authorize procedures/services or initiate a Medical Director referral as needed. This position will be working regular business hours with potential for occasional weekend/holiday on-call.

• Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.
• Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care
• Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate care/treatment Identifies members for referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs
• Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of Healthcare Services and benefit utilization
• Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function.
• Typical office working environment with productivity and quality expectations.
• Work requires the ability to perform close inspection of hand written and computer generated documents as well as a PC monitor.
• Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening.
• Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer. Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment.
• Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Must have active, current, and unrestricted compact RN licensure in state of residence
• 3+ years of clinical experience required
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office Suite experience required
• Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Prior Authorization experience strongly preferred
• Sedentary work involves periods of sitting, talking, listening and computer use Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Associate's degree required
• BSN preferred

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.