Bilingual Health Specialist (RN, temporary, remote) - United States - 35827 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Bilingual Health Specialist (RN, temporary, remote)

Date

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for a Bilingual Health Specialist to join our CDC team. This is a remote opportunity. The Health Specialist role is to provide advanced and accurate clinical inquiry responses to health related, disease control and prevention issues, including questions related to bioterrorism, first responders and national emergency situations from medical and other health care professionals, educators, and government agencies.

This is a temporary, limited-service position. The length of assignment is through August 31st, 2026. This position requires a valid RN licensure.

Must be willing and able to work a schedule of 8:00am - 4:30pm EST and/or 11:30am - 8:00pm EST Monday - Friday. Additionally, must be available to work the occasional weekend or holiday depending on business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides advanced clinical inquiry responses (verbal and written) to health-related inquiries from consumers, educators or medical/health professionals.

- Provides medical subject matter expertise.

- Performs advanced database searches.

- Composes documents, reports, and correspondence.

- Documents all incoming inquiries.

- Participates in special projects as required.

- Provide advanced clinical inquiry responses (verbal and written) to health related inquiries from consumers, educators and medical/health professionals including State and local health departments and other government offices.

- Provide subject matter expertise on CDC topics covered by CDC–INFO which includes HIV/AIDS, Immunizations, Environmental Health, NIOSH; Tuberculosis and Statistics, to name a few.

- Respond to inquiries resulting from current events, such as food outbreaks, natural disasters and other events.

- Perform advanced database searches.

- Perform assigned work in accordance with quality assurance measures.

- Respond to medical personnel and clinicians in both verbal and written formats

Minimum Requirements

- High School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.

- Must be fluent in English and specified secondary language.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and current RN license is required.

- English or Bilingual (English/Spanish).

- Experience in medical, scientific and public health discipline.

- Clinical knowledge of and experienced in CDC related topics.

- Proficient internet search skills.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn and utilize software applications.

- Excellent listening, comprehension, communications (verbal and written), problem solving and customer service skills.

- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

- Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to organize simultaneous tasks.

- Ability to speak and read English and Spanish clearly, professionally, and fluently.

- Ability to commit to a two-week training schedule of 8:00am - 4:30pm EST Monday - Friday required.

- Must be willing and able to work a schedule of 8:00am - 4:30pm EST and/or 11:30am - 8:00pm EST Monday - Friday.

- Must be available to work the occasional weekend or holiday depending on business needs.

Please Note: This position requires a personal computer or laptop (Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not allowed) with one of the following operating systems: Windows: 10 or 11 or Mac: Big Sur (11.0.1+), Catalina (10.15), or Monterey (12.3).

Home Office Requirements:

- Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)

- Minimum 5mpbs upload speed

- Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router

- Personal computer or laptop (Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks are not allowed) with one of the following operating systems: Windows: 10 or 11 or Mac: Big Sur (11.0.1+), Catalina (10.15), or Monterey (12.3)

- Private and secure work area and adequate power source

- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US

EEO Statement

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.

Pay 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. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's 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 of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.