Prior Authorization Nurse Associate LPN/LVN

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Summary:

This position is a 100% remote, work from home in the USA opportunity and will not be patient facing. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide processing and communication of Commercial Prior Authorizations (PA) reviewed by the Commercial PA team for Pharmacy benefits. This is a high production role with required metrics.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide processing and communication of Commercial Prior Authorizations (PA) reviewed by the Commercial PA team for Pharmacy benefits. Reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, working with physician office staff and customer service, admissions, and pharmacy operations departments to communicate referral status. You will also oversee fax processing and providing telephone call assistance for prescriber office staff, pharmacies and members based on program criteria. Responsibilities include answering inbound phone calls, processing cases, loading authorizations, and making follow-up phone calls. Maintaining complete and accurate, documentation of all necessary information is necessary and will involve computer system data entry, data management, and reporting.

Duties:

  • Review criteria-based prior authorizations following policy and procedure
  • Provide internal nurse support to the PA team and member services department Refer cases not meeting clinical criteria to the Pharmacist and MD team(s).
  • Shift priorities while exhibiting a high level of urgency with all calls and assignments.
  • You will work with pharmacists, other clinical colleagues, healthcare professionals, and members.
  • Follow all prior authorization procedures to guarantee an accurate process on each prior authorization.
  • Complete other PA assignments as delegated by the PA leadership team.
  • Utilization of clinical skills to support the documentation and communication of medical services and prior authorization determinations
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment
  • This position involves sedentary work with periods of sitting, talking, listening.
  • Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone, and typing on the computer.
  • Position requires proficiency with computer skills which include navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must have regular and predictable attendance
  • Performs and handles inbound and outbound phone calls with technicians, prior authorization team members, physicians, healthcare providers, and/or patients to facilitate prior authorization requests, answer inquiries, and/or resolve calls with a one call solution.
  • Performs other related projects and duties as assigned, including attending training sessions and development meetings.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience as an LPN/LVN.
  • A LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) that must hold an unrestricted license in their state of residence or a compact license.
  • Prior authorization experience or Case Management experience
  • 3+ years prior related clinical work experience
  • Ability to prioritize, quickly assess, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to constantly changing situations.
  • Experience using MS Office and other Windows-based computer applications and phone use.
  • Digital charting
  • Managed care or health plan previous experience,
  • Call center experience
  • Multi-tasking experience
  • Prior remote experience preferred
  • Case Management experience preferred
  • Prior authorization experience
  • High production experience
  • Excellent organizational skills. Strong detail orientation.

Education

LVN/LPN Diploma

Associate's degree in nursing as LPN/LVN

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$21.10 - $53.53

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 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 Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/21/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Additional Information

Company: CVS Health

Location: Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Texas, California

Salary: $21.10 - $53.53 per hour

Job ID: R0975574

Specialties: Case Manager, Prior Authorization

Required Licenses: LPN/LVN

Experience Level: 3-5 years

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