Pay Range:

Pay Range:$62.66 - $88.51

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.

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$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for Qualified Hire!

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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 R