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Texas Department of State Health Services · 15 hours ago

Regional Adult Immunization Coordinator

Midland, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$3,409.83/mo - $4,252/mo

2+ years exp

The Texas Department of State Health Services is dedicated to public health and is seeking a Regional Adult Immunization Coordinator. This role involves providing educational and technical assistance on immunization issues affecting adult populations and implementing regional immunization activities targeting adults.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complete follow-ups for all ASN provider compliance site visits

May also conduct compliance site visits at ASN only providers in PHR 9/10, using site visit data collection tool to ensure that TVFC/ASN policies and current storage and handling guidelines are being followed

Performs quality assurance on end of the month reports for ASN only providers and dual ASN/TVFC providers

Conducts Unannounced Storage and Handling visits for 10% of the dual providers they are assigned

Reviews vaccine orders for ASN providers, ensures reports are accurate before approving vaccine orders

Monitors and reviews provider enrollment and re-enrollment applications for the ASN Program

May assist in conducting Contract On-Site reviews to local health departments

Assists with reviewing local health department’s quarterly reports

Monitor vaccine usage and waste of ASN providers

Provides education, training and promotes immunization information to community groups focusing on standards of immunization practices for adults, recommendations for new vaccines, recommendations for influenza, pneumococcal vaccines and other vaccine information

Work closely with local health departments and other public health entity partners on adult immunization practices in the development or presentation of information

Partners with Regional ImmTrac Coordinator to promote and provide education on the use and importance of ImmTrac2

Provides ongoing education, training and technical assistance to ASN providers, the public and other stakeholders regarding vaccine preventable diseases and increasing adult vaccination coverage levels

Establishes working relationships with community groups that serve the adult populations

Community groups include long-term care facilities, age-specific health care providers, senior citizen groups, churches, first responder facilities, school officials and students, including colleges and others

Responsible for measuring the effect of education efforts and completing routine reports

Documents all educational, technical assistance and training provided

May assist or lead the planning and implementation of special immunization clinics for adults within the community

Responsible for working with DSHS Preparedness Section to prepare for pandemic influenza and the response of public health

Conducts other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation

Qualification

Immunization standardsCommunity health educationQuality assurance practicesData managementPublic health knowledgeCustomer serviceOral communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver's license, or equivalent license from another state

Experience in using computer systems and programs including Word, Excel, databases and Power Point

2 years of experience in customer service

Ability to travel 30%

Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Knowledge of educational techniques and procedures

Knowledge of data management

Knowledge of quality assurance practices

Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of the Adult Safety Net program

Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of the concepts of core functions of public health

Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of the current immunization schedules for adolescents and adults

Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations

Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of immunization standards for adolescents and adults

Skill in working with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, database software, Power Point and electronic mail

Skill in planning, organizing and conducting trainings and educational presentations

Skill in clear and effective oral and written communication

Skill in providing excellent customer service and support

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff, public and private providers, school officials, stakeholders and other community groups

Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences

Ability to function as a team member

Ability to interpret laws, regulations and policies related to the program

Ability to prepare written reports

Preferred

Prefer experience in preparing and conducting presentations or trainings

Benefits

Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)