Bilingual Health Coordinator - Maximus
Sioux City, IA 51101
About the Job
Maximus is looking to fill a Bilingual Health Coordinator position. This position supports our CDC INFO program. The Bilingual Health Coordinator 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.
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 and Responsibilities:
- Bachelor's degree or master's Degree in a health discipline or a clinical license.
- The following licenses are preferred but not required: LPN, R.N., P.A. or M.D.
- English or Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience in medical, scientific and public health discipline
- Minimum of 12 months experience in a Clinical or Public Health setting
- 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.
- 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
*** This position you will need to use your own device personal computer or laptop for training period (Tablets, iPads, and Chromebooks are not permitted.) Once training is complete, the program will provide you equipment to use***
Home Office Requirements:
- Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection.
- Required Internet speeds - Minimum download 25mbps or higher and minimum upload speed 10mbps or higher (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).
- Private work area and adequate power source.
-Video calls may be requested on occasion. Proper background and attire is 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.
License preferred not required
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
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.
Minimum Salary
$
17.20
Maximum Salary
$
30.69