CVS Health

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

CVS Health$54K — $116K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a Registered Nurse in adult acute/critical care setting
  • Active, unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in med surg or specialty area preferred
  • Managed Care experience is a plus, especially in Utilization Management
  • Associates Degree required; BSN preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assess and coordinate healthcare services for members
  • Evaluate clinical information for coverage determinations
  • Communicate with providers to facilitate care and treatment
  • Collaborate to enhance healthcare quality and benefit utilization
  • Consult with internal and external parties in benefit management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Resources for financial well-being
Full Job Description

Position Summary

Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours.

  • 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

Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute care/critical care 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


Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of clinical experience required in med surg or specialty area
- Managed Care experience preferred, especially Utilization Management

- Preference for those residing in EST zones

Education

Associates Degree required

BSN preferred

Work from Home Requirements:

• You must have or be able to obtain a direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 7 feet of your computer and

a minimum download speed of 25 mbs download and 3 mbs upload. WiFi and satellite internet are not permitted.

• A quiet, secure and private designated home virtual work location, free from distractions, tidy and organized, compliant with CVS

Health and HIPAA guidelines, and allowing for uninterrupted work during work hours.

• Work-from-Home colleagues are required to work within the state and city where they have confirmed they currently live.

• The company will provide equipment (keyboard, monitor, computer, headset, etc.). All new hires should provide their own

workspace furniture (desk or standing desk, as this position would require you to be at your desk for extended periods of time).

• If hired, you will commit to obtaining required internet speeds and adhere to all Work From Home requirements.

Technical and Logistical Requirements:

• Device & System Navigation: Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications

simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.

• Communication Tools: Ability to communicate on digital channels such as via email, calendar invites, Teams messaging, and

virtual meetings.

• Collaboration & Scheduling: Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications or

similar (Google Workspace).

• Systems Access & Security: Ability to Log in to secure systems (e.g., VPN, EHR portal), lock a computer screen when

unattended, manage strong passwords, and recognize suspicious emails or links.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Ability to resolve common technical issues independently, such as: restarting an application when

frozen, resolving internet connection issues, and contacting IT for unresolved technical issues.

• Future Growth: Openness to learning new skills in the future as the workplace environment evolves

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$26.01 - $56.14

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

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 .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

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