Hybrid USD 29 – 62 / hour

CVS Health / Oak Street Health is hiring an Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

About the Role

This role involves conducting clinical reviews to support timely authorization of healthcare services, ensuring alignment with evidence-based standards and coverage criteria. The nurse collaborates with providers and coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities

  • Review requests for healthcare services to determine medical necessity
  • Evaluate treatment plans against established clinical guidelines
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to gather clinical information
  • Support timely decision-making for service authorizations
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and payer-specific policies
  • Document clinical assessments accurately in the system
  • Communicate decisions to providers and care teams
  • Identify cases requiring escalation based on complexity
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical protocols
  • Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives
  • Assist in developing clinical pathways and utilization standards
  • Monitor case trends and report anomalies
  • Coordinate with claims and case management teams when needed
  • Support transitions of care through clinical insight
  • Promote consistency in decision-making across cases
  • Respond to provider inquiries regarding determinations
  • Use electronic health records and review platforms efficiently
  • Ensure patient confidentiality and data security
  • Contribute to audits and compliance reviews
  • Work within defined timeframes for case resolution
  • Apply critical thinking to complex clinical scenarios
  • Support peer review and feedback processes
  • Stay current with changes in healthcare policy
  • Engage in performance measurement activities
  • Assist in onboarding and mentoring new clinical staff

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

Remote with occasional onsite requirements

Team

Interdisciplinary clinical and administrative teams

Why This Role Matters

Your clinical expertise helps ensure patients receive appropriate care at the right time. You play a key role in balancing quality, access, and efficiency across the healthcare system.

What We Offer

Comprehensive health benefits, retirement planning, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a culture focused on innovation and inclusion.

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CVS Health / Oak Street Health
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Posted 6 months ago