Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary)
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_onKansas State Capitol, 300, Southwest 10th Avenue, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66612, United States
About the Role
The Health Specialist serves as a critical link between the CDC and the public, providing advanced and accurate clinical inquiry responses regarding disease control, prevention, and national emergency situations. This includes addressing complex questions on bioterrorism, first responder protocols, and current health events from medical professionals, educators, and government agencies.
You will act as a subject matter expert on CDC topics such as HIV/AIDS, immunizations, environmental health, NIOSH, tuberculosis, and statistics. The role requires responding to inquiries resulting from current events, including food outbreaks and natural disasters, while performing advanced database searches and composing detailed reports and correspondence.
Work Environment & Requirements
This is a temporary position based in the Continental US, requiring you to work from a private, secure home office. You must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
As this is a remote role, you are required to use your own personal equipment. Specific technical requirements include a high-speed internet connection (25 Mbps minimum, 50 Mbps for shared connectivity) via a Category 5 or 6 ethernet cable, a personal computer (Windows 10/11 or Mac Big Sur/Catalina/Monterey), a webcam for training, and a smartphone for system login. Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not permitted.
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, and other legally protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Kansas State Capitol, 300, Southwest 10th Avenue, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66612, United States
Topeka, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide advanced clinical inquiry responses to health-related questions from professionals and government agencies
- check_circleRespond to inquiries resulting from current events such as food outbreaks and natural disasters
- check_circleOffer medical subject matter expertise on CDC topics including HIV/AIDS, immunizations, and environmental health
- check_circleCompose documents, reports, and correspondence regarding health and disease control issues
- check_circlePerform advanced database searches to support clinical inquiries and research
- check_circleDocument all incoming inquiries and ensure compliance with quality assurance measures
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Nursing and current RN license
- verifiedExperience in medical, scientific and public health discipline
- verifiedClinical knowledge of CDC related topics
- verifiedProficient internet search skills
- verifiedWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office
- verifiedMust currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
Nice to Have
Additional training or education in area of specialization. Windows 11 operating system.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac Catalina, Mac Monterey, RN License, Internet Search, Hiv/aids, Immunizations, Environmental Health.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current RN license is required.
Frequently asked questions about Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) at Maximus
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Day-to-day, the Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) at Maximus will provide advanced clinical inquiry responses to health-related questions from professionals and government agencies; respond to inquiries resulting from current events such as food outbreaks and natural disasters; offer medical subject matter expertise on cdc topics including hiv/aids, immunizations, and environmental health; and compose documents, reports, and correspondence regarding health and disease control issues.
What are the requirements for this Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) role?expand_more
Maximus is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current RN license; Experience in medical, scientific and public health discipline; Clinical knowledge of CDC related topics; Proficient internet search skills; and Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) at Maximus is based in Kansas State Capitol, 300, Southwest 10th Avenue, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66612, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Maximus has listed this Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) role as on-site.
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Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) at Maximus typically requires 2–4 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) at Maximus include Microsoft Office; Windows 10; Windows 11; Mac Catalina; Mac Monterey; RN License; Internet Search; and Hiv/aids.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience; and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current RN license is required.
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Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary) at Maximus is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.