Care Management Associate

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 The Care Management Associate (CMA) supports comprehensive coordination of medical services that include intake and outgoing calls for medical services. We work closely with both case management team and utilization management team. The Care Management Associate will review eligibility and benefits and open pre-certification cases and either approve or send to nursing staff for review. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following: - Evaluates patients using targeted intervention business rules and processes to identify needed medical services, make appropriate referrals to medical services staff, and coordinate the required services by the benefit plan. - Communicates health care service delivery as required based on outcomes/reviews noted by the nurse or medical director - Performs non-medical research pertinent to the establishment, maintenance, and closure of open cases. - Provides support services to team members by answering telephone calls from providers and members, taking accurate messages, supporting electronic transmission review and referrals as appropriate, utilizes internal tools to determine required steps to ensure proper review based on clinical requirements as well as established plan guidelines. - Maintains accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. - Ensures communication, both internally and externally, to enhance the effectiveness of medical management services (e.g., health care pro...