Immunization Coordinator

Company: Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV, and homeless services.We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve with a focus on the Latino Spanish-Speaking Communities.We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Immunization Coordinator role. This position reports to the Senior Nurse Manager and is a Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt role with a starting hourly range of $25.16 to $27.04 with full benefits.Primary Objective:The Immunization Coordinator supports vaccine management, data reporting, and other clinical operations projects in multiple sites.Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesVaccine Management (85%)

• Coordinate and ensure compliance with multiple vaccine program requirements. As Vaccine Coordinator, serve as day-to-day contact with external public programs, including but not limited to: Vaccines for Children, Vaccines for Adults, SFDPH Influenza Program, SFDPH Hepatitis Program, and the California COVID-19 Vaccination Program.
• Oversee proper storage and handling of vaccine deliveries and transport, including as needed, implementation of emergency response plans.
• Report temperature excursions and compliance issues to Supervisor in a timely manner. Maintain all program documentation, such as inventory and temperature logs. Monitor operation of storage equipment and systems.
• Monitor vaccine inventory, ordering, and storage, and train additional key staff as needed.
• Monitor expiration dates of vaccines, remove expired vaccines and dispose per established protocols.
• In consultation with the Director of Clinical Operations and Quality Improvement, maintain relations with vaccine programs, SFDPH, and private entities' key staff regarding programs and products.
• Coordinate utilization of California Immunization Registry (CAIR), including but not limited to set-up and troubleshoot interface with electronic health record, create CAIR access for staff, and coordinate training for relevant staff.
• Oversee and implement accurate documentation of vaccine inventory and immunization orders in Epic (MNHC's Electronic Health Record).
• Support annual Flu Clinic and immunizations for staff and patients.
• Support monthly Medical Assistant and Registered Nurse trainings and report on vaccine clinic performance at meetings.
• Attend required trainings for participation in the various State-sponsored vaccine programs.Other (15%)
• Attend and actively participate in monthly Quality Improvement Committee and other meetings as delegated by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Qualifications:
• Minimum high school diploma.
• Associate degree preferred (but may be substituted with experience).
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• 2 years of health care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with third-party reimbursement programs preferred.
• Non-profit, community health care setting experience preferred.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Experience with Practice Management systems and Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to work professionally and ethically within multi-cultural settings, including ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of persons, documents, data, and communications.As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to provide documentation of current immunizations before the start date, including COVID-19 and TB test results valid within the last two (2) years. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a delayed start or withdrawal of the job offer.To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at . We offer a full range of benefits which includes the following:

• Medical Insurance - MNHC pays 90-100% based on plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance - free to employee
• Life Insurance - free basic policy plus voluntary option
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health & dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits for public transportation expenses
• 2 weeks Vacation and 12 Sick Days each year
• 12 Paid Holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• 40 hours Paid Educational Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company ContributionMission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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