Utilization Management Nurse Consultant - Medicare - EST/CST

CVS Health • Duluth, MN

2d • $32 - $69 • Remote

About The Position

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. Position Summary Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours. This is a work at home position for applicants located in EST or CST Zones. 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

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute and/or critical care in a Hospital Setting.
• Must have active current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence
• Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of clinical experience required in med surg or specialty area
• Managed Care experience preferred, especially Utilization Management
• Preference for those residing in EST/CST zones
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.
• The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
• Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees