Bilingual Health Specialist (RN, temporary, remote)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides advanced clinical inquiry responses (verbal & written) to health‑related inquiries from consumers, educators, medical/health professionals, state and local health departments, and other government offices.
• Provides medical subject‑matter expertise on CDC‑INFO topics (HIV/AIDS, immunizations, environmental health, NIOSH, TB, statistics, etc.).
• Responds to inquiries arising from current events such as foodborne outbreaks, natural disasters, and other public health incidents.
• Performs advanced database searches and composes documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Documents all incoming inquiries and performs assigned work in accordance with quality‑assurance measures.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2–4 years of experience; additional training or education in the area of specialization is preferred.
• Fluency in English and a specified secondary language (e.g., Spanish).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a current RN license.
• Experience in medical, scientific, and public‑health disciplines.
• Clinical knowledge of and experience with CDC‑related topics.
• Proficiency in internet search skills, Microsoft Office, and learning new software applications.
• Excellent listening, comprehension, verbal and written communication, problem‑solving, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to work independently, organize simultaneous tasks, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Commitment to a two‑week training schedule (8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST, Monday – Friday) and flexibility to work additional hours (e.g., 11:30 am – 8:00 pm EST, weekend or holidays as needed).

Home Office Requirements

• Personal computer or laptop (Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not allowed) with Windows 10/11 or macOS Big Sur (11.0.1+), Catalina (10.15), or Monterey (12.3).
• Internet speed of at least 25 mbps (or 50 mbps for shared connectivity) and minimum 5 mbps upload speed.
• Internet connectivity via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable connected to the home router.
• Private, secure work area with adequate power source.
• U.S. residency required.

Equal Opportunity

Maximus is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Positions on this contract will be paid at the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. The wage rate will vary depending on locality. Applicants’ salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at [email protected].

Salary

• Minimum Salary: $34.85
• Maximum Salary: $68.55

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