Job Description

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

• 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 Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year

Experience Required

• Prior experience is preferred, and with a passion for immunizations
• Attention to detail

Knowledge of
Best practices for current immunization recommendations
Adverse signs and symptoms and to act promptly in emergency situations.
Pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications in their use.
Nursing procedures and basic nursing care.
Skills in
Oral and written communication
Entry and retrieval of patient data accurately
Ability to
Provide guidance, leadership, and work cooperatively with others
Establish and maintain effective and professional interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members
To work independently with minimal oversight
Computer Skill
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Other Qualification
Position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA)
Travel Required
Less than 10% travel expected
Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities
Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings. Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected.
The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment - For example, receptionists accounting or insurance staff or others who may, as a part of their duties, be asked to help in clean up, instrument recirculation, laboratory or other similar procedures where exposure may result
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Licensed Pharmacist - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Pharmacy
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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