Medical Assistant - Vaccine Compliance

Job Duties

• Perform VFC site visits to healthcare clinics in Region 1
• Participates in strategies to increase utilization of vaccines
• Works collaboratively in community efforts to promote policies and action plans to improve vaccine rates
• Provide basic immunization information/education
• Document vaccinations in agency electronic health record and/or state immunization registry
• Participate in off-site vaccination clinics in the community including regularly scheduled and seasonal clinics
• Participate in community events such as health fairs to promote increased rates of immunization
• Auxiliary duties include rooming patients, performing and recording patient vital signs, reviewing demographics, allergies and medication ordered.
• Perform aseptic procedures, such as cleaning and disinfecting equipment, using sterile equipment, and practicing standard precautions
• Prepare and assist PHNs or ARNP in sterile procedures
• Administer intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, performed under the standing orders of the ARNP or Health Officer
• Inform patient on medication and/or vaccination indication and possible side effects
• Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms after treatment
• Schedule clinic appointments for follow-up treatment and immunizations
• Clean, stock and set up patient examination rooms
• May assist with ordering, inventory, monitor, and maintain clinical and laboratory supplies
• Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance activities as appropriate
• Transport biologicals, sharps, and other required supplies in a safe and secure manner
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect work areas, tools, etc.
• Maintain medication and vaccination records and ensure that client records are kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with SCHD policies, procedures, and HIPAA standards.
• Educate clients and families on their rights as related to privacy of medical information
• Collaborate with clinical and VPD team members to maintain VFC immunization program activities
• Associated Duties: Perform other related duties as requested by Program Supervisor or Administration.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to support the Heath Department and county’s mission, vision, and organizational goals.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures; health care maintenance and prevention.
• Knowledge of human systems, including anatomy, physiology, biology, human growth, and development; behaviors and practices to achieve and maintain good health; health and social services resources; occupational hazards and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for laboratories, biohazards, laboratory specimen collection and handling; Health Care Assistant WAC certification requirements at all levels.
• Knowledge of common computer software programs and skill in using a computer.
• Knowledge of and skill in administrative support practices and procedures; medical record-keeping procedures; using current computer software including clinical practice management systems.
• Communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to read, write and converse in the English language.
• Clinical procedure and laboratory skills (vary by clinical assignment).
• Skills in basic math, analyzing, assessing, problem solving and client interviewing.
• Skills in working with racial, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse populations; working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Skills in performing several tasks simultaneously; meeting deadlines and working under time constraints.
• Experience administering vaccines to adults and children.