Utilization Management Nurse Consultant - Oncology And Transplant
Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of patients facing complex medical journeys. As a Utilization Management (UM) Nurse Consultant specializing in Oncology and Transplant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring members receive timely, medically necessary care through thoughtful clinical review and collaboration with providers. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a fast-paced, desk-based environment where precision, communication, and compassion intersect.
Schedule: MondayFriday (Shift times vary based on business needs; must be open to working any of the following EST shifts: 9:00am-5:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, 10:00am-6:30pm, or 11:30am-8:00pm EST Hours)
Location: 100% Remote (U.S. only)
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct medical necessity reviews for oncology and transplant-related services, both inpatient and outpatient.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to gather and assess clinical documentation via phone and electronic systems.
- Apply evidence-based clinical criteria and guidelines to authorize services or refer cases to Medical Directors when needed.
- Navigate multiple computer systems efficiently while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
- Work primarily in a sedentary setting involving extended periods of sitting, talking, listening, and computer use.
- Participate in occasional on-call rotations, including some weekends and holidays, per URAC and client requirements.
Remote Work Expectations:
- This is a 100% remote role; candidates must have a dedicated workspace free of interruptions.
- Dependents must have separate care arrangements during work hours, as continuous care responsibilities during shift times are not permitted.
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted RN license in your state of residence with multistate/compact licensure privileges. Ability to obtain licensure in non-compact states as needed.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Oncology and Transplant either in UM, concurrent review, or prior authorization
- 3+ years of experience in Acute clinical Oncology or Oncology/Transplant.
- Strong decision-making skills and clinical judgment in independent scenarios.
- Proficient with phone systems, clinical documentation tools, and navigating multiple digital platforms.
- Commitment to attend a mandatory 3-week training (MondayFriday, 8:30am5:00pm EST) with 100% participation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of Managed Care (MCO) preferred.
- 1+ years of experience working in a high-volume clinical call center environment.
- NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guideline experience/exposure.
- Remote work experience.
Education:
- Associate's degree in nursing (RN) required, BSN preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Full time
Pay Range: $29.10 - $62.32
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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
- 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.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/22/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.