Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare

Join Cognizant as a Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare, working remotely from Grandview Heights, Franklin County, US. This full‑time role supports government‑sponsored health payer clients on Cognizant’s TriZetto Elements suite, with a competitive salary of $114,712.76.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide healthcare payer clients through implementation of TriZetto Elements for enrollment, reconciliation, and claims processing within Medicare and other government programs.
• Analyze client requirements, configure system settings, and perform system testing to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide training, documentation, and post‑go‑live support to client teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional delivery, technical, and business analysts to resolve issues and optimize workflows.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Medicare policies, CMS guidelines, and emerging healthcare technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience consulting on healthcare payer systems, preferably with TriZetto Elements or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health programs.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work remotely, manage multiple client engagements, and travel occasionally for onsite meetings.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of $114,712.76.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible remote work environment with professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation in healthcare technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Healthcare Product Consultant do at Cognizant?

You advise government‑health payer clients on implementing and optimizing the TriZetto Elements suite, covering enrollment, reconciliation, and compliance.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is remote‑first, allowing you to work from Grandview Heights while traveling occasionally for client meetings.

What experience is required for this job?

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