Healthcare Jobs in Illinois
Healthcare jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago and its suburbs, Peoria, and Springfield, where major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare anchor hiring across clinical, administrative, and allied health roles. Demand runs from entry-level support positions to senior clinical specialists, with the most consistent openings in nursing, behavioral health, and health information management. Illinois is one of the most active healthcare hiring markets in the Midwest, with urban medical centers and rural critical-access hospitals both posting regularly. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
CVS Health processes hundreds of millions of healthcare claims annually across its lines of business. Our Analytics & Behavior Change department (A&BC) is at the forefront, using AI and Data Science to make that process faster, more accurate, and more consistent at scale.
We build products that put intelligent decision support directly into the hands of the people doing this work, and we are investing aggressively, expanding that capability across all lines of business.
We are growing our product team and looking for a Product Manager to help lead the discovery and delivery roadmap for one of our flagship AI platforms in claims processing. This is an opportunity to join a high-investment, high-visibility program at a moment of significant scale-up, with real organizational support and a clear path to impact.
What You'll Own:
You will be the end-to-end Product Manager for a focused delivery squad, accountable for discovery through launch.
Day to day, that means:
- Leading user research and discovery with claims processors and operations teams to understand workflows, friction points, and opportunities for AI-driven decision support
- Owning the squad backlog and sprint delivery: writing requirements, setting priorities, and making scope tradeoffs with a clear eye on outcomes
- Partnering with Data Scientists to define model logic, validation criteria, and the product rules that determine what the system recommends and why
- Driving cross-functional delivery across engineering, UX, and business stakeholders in a matrixed environment
- Defining and tracking success metrics tied to operational efficiency, decision quality, and user adoption
- Representing product decisions clearly to senior leadership and operational partners
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Product Management experience with demonstrated ownership of a product from discovery through delivery
- 2+ years of experience partnering with Data Science and Engineering teams to ship AI, ML, or analytics-powered products
- 2+ years of experience conducting user research and translating complex operational workflows into buildable product requirements
- 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional delivery in complex organizational environments with multiple technical and business stakeholders
- 2+ years of experience working in Agile environments: backlog ownership, sprint planning, and scope management
- 2+ years demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent product decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare claims processing, utilization management, or a similarly regulated, high-stakes workflow environment
- Background building products for frontline operations or internal enterprise users
- Familiarity with compliance-sensitive data environments (PII, PHI, or equivalent)
- Experience with workflow analysis or operational efficiency tooling
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related analytical field
- Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$83,430.00 - $222,480.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/15/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Healthcare Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Carle Health23

- Huron Consulting17

- West Monroe4

- JPMorganChase4

- JLL3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois professional license or registration required by the applicable state board
- Relevant degree in healthcare, nursing, health administration, or a clinical science field
- Current BLS or ACLS certification depending on clinical setting and patient contact level
- One or more years of experience in a hospital, clinic, or long-term care environment
- Proficiency with electronic health record platforms such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
Healthcare Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a healthcare professional in Illinois?
The path depends on the specific role, but most clinical positions require licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which oversees nursing, therapy, and a range of allied health credentials. Education requirements range from an associate degree for roles like medical assistant or LPN to a bachelor's or graduate degree for registered nurses, social workers, and administrators. Passing the relevant national exam, such as the NCLEX for nurses, is typically required before IDFPR issues an active Illinois license.
Which companies hire healthcares in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring healthcares in Illinois include Carle Health, Huron Consulting, and West Monroe, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense network of large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and federally qualified health centers means openings appear across the state, not just in the Chicago metro.
Which Illinois cities have the most healthcare jobs?
Chicago, Urbana, and Illinois have the most healthcare openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and large outpatient networks, while Peoria and Springfield are driven by regional anchor systems like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Hospital Group, which serve broad catchment areas across central and downstate Illinois.
Are there remote healthcare jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare compared to most fields, since healthcare work is largely hands-on and site-dependent. About 72% of healthcare openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, concentrated in roles where direct patient contact is not required. Health informatics, medical coding, care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth triage are the areas of Illinois healthcare work most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a healthcare professional in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a new-graduate or residency program at one of Illinois's large health systems. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and the University of Illinois Health all run structured nurse residencies and clinical fellowship tracks designed for candidates with limited post-degree experience. For non-clinical roles, lateral moves from patient service representative, medical receptionist, or CNA positions are a common path into care coordination or health administration. Holding an active IDFPR credential, even for a support-level role, consistently improves hiring outcomes with Illinois employers.
Where can I find and apply to healthcare jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to healthcare jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across clinical, allied health, and administrative roles. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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