Advanced Health Inquiry Specialist (Public Health)

Maximus; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 44,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Health Specialist to provide advanced clinical inquiry responses to health-related questions from professionals and government agencies. The role demands CDC-topic knowledge and strong literature/search skills, with a focus on accuracy and quality, including responses to current events.

The position requires RN licensing, a nursing degree, and the ability to work independently from a home office, using your own equipment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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 to health inquiries including CDC topics.
• Respond to inquiries resulting from current events such as outbreaks or disasters.
• Perform assigned work in accordance with quality assurance measures.
• Respond to medical personnel and clinicians in both verbal and written formats.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Internet research

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

High school diploma

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Health Specialist to provide advanced clinical inquiry responses to health-related questions from professionals and government agencies. The role demands CDC-topic knowledge and strong literature/search skills, with a focus on accuracy and quality, including responses to current events.

The position requires RN licensing, a nursing degree, and the ability to work independently from a home office, using your own equipment.