Health Specialist, RN

Maximus

. Provide advanced verbal and written clinical inquiry responses to consumers, educators, medical and health professionals, state and local health departments, and government offices .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32 - $62 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced verbal and written clinical inquiry responses to consumers, educators, medical and health professionals, state and local health departments, and government offices
Provide medical subject matter expertise on CDC-INFO topics, including HIV/AIDS, immunizations, environmental health, NIOSH, tuberculosis, and statistics
Respond to inquiries related to current events, including food outbreaks, natural disasters, bioterrorism, first responders, and national emergency situations
Perform advanced database searches
Perform assigned work in accordance with quality assurance measures
Compose documents, reports, and correspondence
Document all incoming inquiries
Participate in special projects as required
Respond to medical personnel and clinicians in verbal and written formats

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and current RN license is required
Experience in medical, scientific and public health discipline
Clinical knowledge of and experience in CDC-related topics
Proficient internet search skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn and utilize software applications
Excellent listening, comprehension, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to organize simultaneous tasks
Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 8:00am and 8:00pm EST, Monday-Friday
Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
Must use a personal computer or laptop; Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not allowed
Windows 10 or 11 (Windows 11 preferred), or Mac Big Sur 11.0.1+, Catalina 10.15, or Monterey 12.3
Internet speed of 25 Mbps or higher, or 50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity
Minimum 5 Mbps upload speed
Internet connection via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
Private and secure work area and adequate power source
Must have a smartphone for logging into Maximus systems
Must have a web cam for training and occasional internal meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary position
Remote work arrangement
Use of personal equipment permitted/required for the role
Reasonable accommodations during the employment process
Home office setup with private and secure work area
Company-provided access to Maximus systems via smartphone requirement
Web cam use for training and occasional internal meetings