Healthcare Claims Team Lead

The Claims Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily claims operations, supporting a team of claims processors/adjusters, ensuring productivity and quality goals are met, and serving as the first level of escalation for operational issues. The role drives compliance with client, regulatory, and organizational requirements while fostering employee development and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership and support to claims associates.Monitor productivity, quality, accuracy, and turnaround time performance.Conduct coaching, training, and performance discussions.Review inventories and allocate workload to meet SLAs.Identify process improvement and automation opportunities.Ensure adherence to client policies, CMS/regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.Handle escalated claims and operational issues.Support audits, quality reviews, and corrective action plans.Prepare operational reports and communicate performance results to leadership.Partner with training, quality, and client teams to drive improvements. Qualifications At least a High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredHealthcare claims processing experience (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, or related lines of business).Experience with claims platforms: FacetsStrong knowledge of claim adjudication, adjustments, appeals, and regulatory requirements.Previous lead, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.Experience leading a team Key Competencies Leadership and team developmentPerformance managementClient focusOperational excellenceQuality and compliance managementProcess improvementDecision-making and problem solving Salary And Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until October 30th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 - $67,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.