Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare

Join Cognizant as a Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare, working remotely from Cedar, Cole County, US. You will advise payer clients on implementing the TriZetto Elements suite for government‑-sponsored health programs, earning $98,794.79 annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide healthcare payer clients through the full lifecycle of TriZetto Elements implementation for Medicare and other government programs.
• Analyze enrollment, reconciliation, and claims processing workflows to recommend optimal configuration.
• Conduct system configuration, testing, and validation to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide on‑site and virtual training to client teams and act as a subject‑matter expert during go‑live support.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including business analysts, developers, and project managers—to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare documentation, status reports, and performance metrics for both clients and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience consulting on healthcare payer systems, preferably with TriZetto Elements or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health programs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple client engagements.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) or similar.
• Experience with Agile project methodologies.
• Familiarity with data integration tools and SQL.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $98,794.79. Cognizant offers comprehensive health, dental, vision plans, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Healthcare Product Consultant do at Cognizant?

You advise payer clients on implementing and optimizing the TriZetto Elements suite for Medicare and other government health programs, handling configuration, testing, training, and support.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is remote, allowing you to work from Cedar, Cole County, or any location within the United States.

What experience is required for this job?

At least 3 years of consulting experience with healthcare payer systems, strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, and familiarity with TriZetto Elements or similar platforms.