Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary)

About the Role

This position serves as a critical 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 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.

You will perform advanced database searches to support your responses and compose various documents, reports, and correspondence. All incoming inquiries must be meticulously documented, and your work will be performed in strict accordance with quality assurance measures. This role demands the ability to work independently while effectively communicating complex medical information to diverse audiences, including state and local health departments and government offices.

Work Environment & Requirements

Please note that this position requires the use of your own personal device. You must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US. The home office must include a private and secure work area with adequate power sources.

Technical Requirements:

• Internet: A minimum speed of 25 Mbps (50 Mbps for shared connectivity) with at least 5 Mbps upload speed. Connectivity must be via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the router.
• Hardware: A personal computer or laptop (Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not allowed) running Windows 10/11 or Mac OS (Big Sur, Catalina, or Monterey). A webcam is required for training and occasional internal meetings.
• Mobile: A smartphone is required to log into Maximus systems (for authentication purposes only).

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 & Compensation

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.

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.