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General information
Job Posting Title
Health Coord RN (Bilingual, remote, temporary, CDC)
Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
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 CDC'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.
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.
Education, Experience and Skills
- Experience in medical, scientific or public health discipline.
- Clinical knowledge of and experience with CDC related topics.
- Bachelor'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 - Windows 10 or Windows 11 (11 is preferred)
OS for Mac - 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 process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
34.85
Maximum Salary
$
68.55