Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary)

About the Role

This position serves as a vital bridge between the CDC and the public, providing advanced clinical inquiry responses to consumers, educators, and medical professionals. You will act as a subject matter expert on critical CDC topics, including HIV/AIDS, immunizations, environmental health, NIOSH, tuberculosis, and statistics. The role is dynamic, requiring you to respond to inquiries stemming from current events such as food outbreaks and natural disasters.

As a key member of the team, you will compose reports and correspondence, perform advanced database searches, and document all incoming inquiries while adhering to strict quality assurance measures. This role is designed for a clinical professional who can work independently, organize simultaneous tasks, and communicate effectively with medical personnel and clinicians in both verbal and written formats.

Work Environment & Requirements

This is a remote position requiring you to work from a private, secure area within the Continental US. You must provide your own personal device and internet connection, meeting specific technical standards including a minimum internet speed of 25 Mbps (50 Mbps for shared connections) and a minimum upload speed of 5 Mbps. Connectivity must be established via a Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to your home router.

Your home office must include a personal computer or laptop (Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not permitted) running Windows 10/11 or Mac OS (Big Sur, Catalina, or Monterey). Additionally, you must have a smartphone for system login and a webcam for training and internal meetings. A stable power source is also required.

Hiring Process & Accommodations

Maximus is committed to a fair and accessible hiring process. We provide 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 applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Compensation Transparency

For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. This wage rate varies depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.