Data Annotation Specialist – Healthcare EOB (AI/ML)

About the job

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future****

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Role Title: Data Annotation Specialist – Healthcare EOB (AI/ML)

Overview

We are looking for detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialists to support an AI/ML initiative focused on training document-understanding models using healthcare Explanation of Benefits (EOB) documents. The role involves large-scale annotation of EOB data to improve model accuracy and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Annotate and label scanned EOB documents using tools such as Label Studio

• Identify and map key fields including:

• Member information

• Claim numbers

• Billed/allowed amounts

• Patient responsibility

• Adjustment codes

• Ensure high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of documents

• Follow defined annotation guidelines and flag edge cases

• Collaborate with data scientists to refine labeling standards

• Meet productivity and quality benchmarks

• Provide feedback for continuous improvement of annotation processes

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of healthcare insurance terminology, especially EOBs

• Familiarity with:

• Medical billing and claims processing

• CPT codes, deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance, adjustments

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with annotation tools (Label Studio preferred)

• Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining quality

Strong reading comprehension and ability to follow detailed instructions

Compensation: - $68,000 +COLA and 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. Application will be accepted by 11/27/2026

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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