Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare

Join Cognizant as a Healthcare Product Consultant – Medicare, working remotely from Trenton, Mercer County, US. This full‑time role supports government‑sponsored health payer clients on the TriZetto Elements suite, with a competitive salary of $97,807.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and advise healthcare payer clients on the implementation of Cognizant’s TriZetto Elements product suite for Medicare and other government programs.
• Lead enrollment, reconciliation, and data integration activities to ensure accurate claims processing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, configure, and test system solutions that meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to client stakeholders.
• Identify improvement opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous optimization of product performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Business, 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 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 Quality (CPHQ) or similar.
• Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile project methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $97,806.70 – $97,806.70 per year. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Healthcare Product Consultant do at Cognizant?

You advise government‑sponsored health payer clients on implementing and optimizing the TriZetto Elements suite, focusing on enrollment, reconciliation, and system integration.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States while being based in Trenton, Mercer County.

What experience is required for this job?

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