Immunization Coordinator

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

The Immunization Coordinator will ensure the immunization program has adequate supply of vaccines to administer to patients.This role will work with the immunization team to ensure vaccines are administered in compliance with standard guidelines and regulations. This position will be based in Lakeside but will also support our Poway clinic.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Validates immunization information and enter missing data to eClinicalWorks (eCW), California Immunization Registry (CAIR), and immunization cards to ensure accuracy
• Works with Immunization Team to identify the correct vaccine, order, and dosage for patients
• Administers injections and vaccination information sheets (VIS) to patients
• Schedules vaccine appointments for patients, including recall appointment for additional vaccines
• Runs missed opportunity reports to add on to recall list
• Provides quarterly and PRN updated vaccine in-services and information to current medical assistant (MA) staff
• Monitors vaccine inventory; including ordering vaccines, checking vaccine expiration dates, monitoring/maintaining temperature logs, and cleaning refrigerators/freezers
• Performs bi-weekly and PRN counts to maintain accurate inventory
• Uses and stores vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) guidelines
• Generates and provides management immunization reports, as directed
• Works with MA Trainer to provide immunization training to other MAs, as needed

Requirements

Education/Experience: High school/GED required. Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification required. Valid AHA BLS certification required upon hire. One year of experience administering vaccines preferred.

Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about and experience with immunizations
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more

Pay range: $23.00-$28.92 per hour, depending on experience.

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