Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare

Join Cognizant as a Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare, working remotely from Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, US. This full‑time role supports government‑sponsored healthcare programs with Cognizant’s TriZetto Elements suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to healthcare payer clients on implementing TriZetto Elements for Medicare and other government programs.
• Lead enrollment, reconciliation, and claims processing configuration activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, test, and deploy system enhancements.
• Conduct training sessions and create documentation for client stakeholders.
• Analyze client data to identify optimization opportunities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, troubleshooting issues and delivering post‑implementation support.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with healthcare payer systems, preferably TriZetto Elements or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and experience in client‑facing consulting roles.
• Eligibility to work remotely from Baton Rouge, US.

Compensation

Annual salary: $90,510.09 (fixed). Full‑time benefits package included.

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, training, and support.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is remote but requires you to be based in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, US.

What experience is needed for this job?

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