Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 28 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert, and Kit Carson counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 800 employees and serves 82,000 patients in the Pikes Peak & East Central Plains region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

The Immunization Coordinator has direct responsibility for all aspects of immunizations for the Pediatric Health Center. These responsibilities include: will have a complete understanding of the immunization process and immunization schedules; maintain vaccine inventory for the Pediatric clinic; provides training ongoing to assure competency of all staff in regards to all aspects of immunization; works with other clinics as needed to support immunization issues; provide support for the immunization process for the Pediatric clinic; assure all vaccines are properly stored and transported if needed; perform chart auditing within the clinic to ensure immunization accuracy; provide oversight of the immunization system for past due and current immunizations due to help improve immunization rates; participate in and help coordinate outside audits in all departments that pertain to immunizations; upkeep of all policies that pertain to immunizations; sends monthly updates on immunizations to all centers as needed, including all VIS information updates and maintains the immunization section on the Quick Peak SharePoint site; work with facilities and Clinical Leadership for new centers that are developed to assure proper set up for the immunization program to include successful enrollment in State Immunization Program; assist the training department in maintaining immunization trainings for all incoming staff, as well as monthly and yearly trainings; can be pulled as a float MA in cases of emergency staffing needs; performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Pediatric Health Center Clinical Team Manager

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program; Registered Status required; Military applicant acceptable with equivalent training.

Work Experience:  Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required.  Ambulatory care/Primary care setting experience required.

Cognitive Skills: (Language, Math and Reasoning Ability): High language, high reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving abilities required.

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate with keyboarding skills.

Other Skills:  Ability to manage several projects at one time required.  Ability to work with a diverse patient population.  Ability to plan, facilitate meetings. Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking, ASL) desirable.

Certificates & Licenses:  MA certificate and current CPR (BCLS) certification required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation along with valid insurance in accordance with Colorado law required.


Physical Demands

Able to support/lift at least 50 pounds.  Long periods of standing, moving, occasional periods of sitting.  Hearing within normal range for telephone use.  Must be able to get from a clinic site to related locations.


*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace an an Equal Opportunity Employer.