Bilingual Health Specialist--(Temporary and Remote)

Description & Requirements

The Health Specialist-Coordinator role will support our CDC INFO program.

Provides 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.



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* Must hold a current, active RN license


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* Position is a temporary and remote position


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* Must be available to work the occasional weekend and holiday as needed.


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* Computer equipment is not provided for this project.

See below for equipment requirements

The hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST

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

Education and Experience Requirements

- 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.

This position you will need to use your own device personal computer or laptop.

No Tablets, iPads, and Chromebooks are not permitted.



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Must provide your own device/equipment: Computer or Laptop required, head set with microphone and monitor required

- Windows or Mac (Tablets, iPads, and Chromebooks are not permitted.)

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