Medical Assistant Vaccine Coordinator - Surprise - Adelante Healthcare Center

The Medical Assistant Vaccine Coordinator is an entry-level leadership role, responsible for all vaccine management activities, i...

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)

Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Graduation from an approved medical assistant training program with three or more years’ experience

Minimum one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a medical office team and/or approved development plan

Demonstrated ability in implementing the principles and practices of supervision

Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high stress and fast-moving environment

Effective communication demonstrated by ability to read, interpret, comprehend and comply with written and verbal communication

Proficient mathematical skills for use in a healthcare setting

Ability to problem solve in situations both independently or with support from team and/or leadership

Advanced computer efficiency to include Windows, MS Office and Patient Management System (electronic medical record)

Must have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements

POSITION REPONSIBILITIES

Maintain patient confidentiality following all HIPAA policies and procedures

Document accurately all patient information in electronic health record

Communicate in a timely and professional manner with patients and other members of the care team at all times

Know and follows the eight rights of drug assessment and administration

Follow all medication policies and procedures for labeling, storing and use

Know and utilize principles of universal protocols and National Patient Safety Goals

Can accurately identify medications and their indications for proper utilization

Review and update VFC and VFA operation guide in an annual basis

Ensure staff working administering VFC/VFA vaccines complete the annual AIPO trainings

Use Proper Storage equipment (refrigerator/freezer units) properly with DDLs.

Ensure calibration of DDLs is performed every two years and prior to expiration date

Ensure Optimal Operations of Storage Units

Perform re-calling for all ages to increase immunization rates

Perform annual VFC/VFA enrollments

Attend conferences and training provided by VFC/VFA

Handle all ASIIS new staff enrollments and inactivation

Perform transfers or transportation of vaccines

Ensure Historical of vaccines are completed in ASIIS & in NextGen

Ensure immunization schedules are updated every year

Ensure VIS revision is up to date and communicated to all staff

Ensure upload of DDLs are perform at least weekly

Keep track of DDLs reports and have those available as needed

Maintain track of inventory in NextGen to ensure billing is perform property

Review crystal and immunization reports to ensure compliance with VFC/VFA/AHC requirements

Ensure MAs bill for vaccines appropriately in NG.

Provides staff training on VFC Guidelines, proper storage/handling and vaccine administration

Notify Immunization Service (VFC/VFA) immediately of any changes in key staff (Primary or Backup Vaccine Coordinator).

Check and record temperatures twice daily (beginning and end of each clinic day) for every vaccine storage unit and record Min/Max temperatures each day (clearing the min/max each day after reading)

Ensure refrigerator temperatures are within acceptable ranges.

Maintain freezer temperatures below 5 degrees Fahrenheit                           (-15 degrees Celsius)

Take immediate action if temperatures are not within appropriate ranges.

Ensure that when Vaccine stock arrives that the packing slip matches the contents and that the internal temperature of the shipping container is at the appropriate temperature range from the vaccine contained within. Also ensure stock gets stored in appropriated refrigerator/freezer and the order has been received in ASIIS (making sure the packing slip also matches the ASIIS statement) as soon as it appears

Perform inventory and stock rotation at least weekly as recommended by VFC/VFA

Ensure all expired vaccine is removes from storage unit upon expiration date

Ensure that all staff utilize the “Waste Log Report” as instructed

Train and/or ensure training is provided for staff on vaccine management/storage and handling as needed (quarterly at a minimum).

Review and perform Reminder/Recall for children and adolescents who are not up to date on all recommended vaccines

All other duties as assigned (such as translation and travel to other locations)

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ability to communicate in more than one language

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as VFC/VFA subject matter expert for Associate Medical Assistants and Medical Assistants and Senior Medical Assistants

Primary contact for VFC/VFA programs

Responsible for reviewing Vaccine Adverse event Reporting System (VAERS) and EHR documentation

Ensure uniform implementation of all practices and protocols at assigned center

Perform tracers and spot checks to ensure staff are knowledgeable of their responsibilities and maintain constant compliance with vaccine management requirements

Ensures emergency vaccine management plans are implemented

Reviews and analyzes temperatures data at least weekly for any shifts in temperature trends

Conducts weekly documentation audits of 111 forms

Maintaining all documentation, such as inventory and temperature logs

Oversees proper vaccine transport (when necessary)

Oversees emergency preparations, including plans for ensuring safety of vaccines during emergencies

Ensuring appropriate handling of vaccines during disaster or power outage

Participates in regulatory reviews, audits and process improvement projects

Completes communication circle with patients and other customers

Participates in ordering of supplies and inventory management

Member of and required to attend committee or work group meetings

Initiate request for maintenance of equipment and facilities as needed

Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.

Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct

All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.

In any organization or job, changes take place over time. Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities.  Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises.  In compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.