Bilingual Health Specialist RN (remote, temporary, CDC)

Hbcu Connect, Llc; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is recruiting a call center Health Specialist (RN) to support the CDC INFO program. This role handles health inquiries with RN expertise, following approved resources and scripts to ensure accurate guidance.

Training runs Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The schedule requires availability Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 11:30 AM–8:00 PM with 100% attendance during training. BYO device, home office setup is required.

Qualifications

• RN license must be active and current.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Fluency in English; Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced clinical inquiry responses (verbal and written) to health-related inquiries.
• Provides medical subject matter expertise.
• Performs advanced database searches.
• Composes documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Documents all incoming inquiries.

Skills

RN license

Clinical knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maximus is recruiting for a call center, Health Specialist (RN) Registered Nurse, to support our CDC INFO (Center for Disease Control) program.

CDC INFO is the CDCâEUR(TM)s national contact center, providing information to the public, healthcare providers, and public health professionals. CDC INFO offers customer service via phone, email, and chat to provide the most up-to-date, reliable, consistent, and science-based health information on more than 750 health and COVID related topics.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced contact center environment and be comfortable handling health-related inquiries. Strong listening, communication, and research skills are essential to follow established scripts and protocols, navigate approved resources, and provide clear, accurate, and professional guidance while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Training Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time

Work Schedule

Must be flexible and available to work Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

100% attendance throughout the entire training period is required.

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.

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.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Experience in medical, scientific or public health discipline.
• Clinical knowledge of and experience with CDC related topics.
• BachelorâEUR(TM)s Degree in Nursing and current, active RN license are required.
• 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.
• Call Center or Telehealth experience preferred.
• Must have a Smartphone which will be required only to log into Maximus systems, not for daily work activities.

Equipment Requirements

This is a bring your own device position which requires you to provide your own Smart Phone, personal computer, webcam, & headset with microphone (Tablets, iPads, and Chromebooks are not permitted.)

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
• Hard-wired internet connectivity via Category 5 or 6 ethernet cable to the home internet router
• Private and secure work area and adequate power source
• Windows or Mac Operating Systems
• OS for Windows | âEUR" Windows 10 or Windows 11 (11 is preferred)
• OS for Mac âEUR" Big Sur (11.0.1+); Catalina (10.15); Monterey (12.3)

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 processâEUR"including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,âEUR"please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary: $34.85

Maximum Salary: $68.55