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 & Responsibilities
Vaccine 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
- In the COVID-19 pandemic: Coordinate proper tracking, inventory, delivery, transport, storage and handling, and documentation of multiple COVID Vaccines.
- 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.
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- 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 Contribution
Mission 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.
