Immunization Coordinator HOT JOB

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$38.93 - $54.76

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

The Immunization Coordinator is the main employee responsible for adherence to State standards, inventory control and management, and development of immunization related policies and procedures. The position also provides patient education and promotional materials to staff. Works closely with clinical staff throughout the Consortium to ensure proper immunization oversight.************************************************************$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for Qualified Hire!************************************************************

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Program Coordination

• Serves as the primary point of contact for providers, nurses and other support staff for vaccine-related questions

• Helps develop and maintain SEARHC’s immunization policies and procedures

• Chairs the SEARHC Vaccine Taskforce

• Ensures providers and nursing staff are informed of CDC vaccine recommendations and are familiar with the vaccine schedules

• Provides immunization resources and promotional materials for patients and educational materials for providers and nursing staff

Vaccine Inventory and Documentation Management

• Serves as the primary contact for the State of Alaska immunization program staff (VacTrAk, Depot, etc)

• Coordinates the renewal of and adherence to the State Vaccine Depot provider agreement

• Works with local pharmacy managers and vaccine coordinators to ensure clinics are meeting state and private vaccine inventory management requirements, including ordering and accounting for vaccine usage in VacTrAK; in coordination with the Pharmacy Director

• Ensures compliance with State and CDC standards for vaccine storage, handling, and documentation.

• Acts as a liaison between VacTrAk, SEARHC and ANTHC regarding immunization related EHR documentation and immunization interface

• Reviews and follows up with VacTrAK error reports, seeks to resolve documentation or immunization interface issues

• Serves as the SEARHC VacTrAK administrator, including all reporting requirements and facilitation of access for staff

• Serves as the AVAP coordinator, working with vaccinators and Finance to ensure correct documentation and billing for private vaccines

• Collaborates with clinical staff to have all current and (relevant) historical immunizations documented.

Immunization Promotion

• Promotes strategies to achieve and exceed GPRA and UDS goals for immunization rates – i.e. reduced missed opportunities, easy access appointments, etc.

• Compiles and shares immunization coverage levels

• Facilitates teamwork to promote SEARHC’s goal of keeping children on-time for vaccines and promoting full vaccination for teens and adults.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Associate’s degree in nursing, or Diploma in nursing) is Preferred

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.

OR

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist. Candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be considered with 3 years of experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy. There is no equivalent substitution for the degree.
• An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in any state
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED, may be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of a nationally recognized (by ASHP) pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year

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Experience Required

• Prior experience is preferred, and with a passion for immunizations

Knowledge of

• Best practices for current immunization recommendations

• Adverse signs and symptoms and to act promptly in emergency situations.

• Pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications in their use.

• Nursing procedures and basic nursing care.

Skills in

• Oral and written communication

• Entry and retrieval of patient data accurately 

Ability to

• Provide guidance, leadership, and work cooperatively with others

• Establish and maintain effective and professional interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members

• To work independently with minimal oversight

Computer Skill

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Other Qualification

• Position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA)

Travel Required

• Less than 10% travel expected

Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities

• Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings. Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment – For example, receptionists accounting or insurance staff or others who may, as a part of their duties, be asked to help in clean up, instrument recirculation, laboratory or other similar procedures where exposure may result

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Licensed Pharmacist - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Pharmacy

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!