Vaccine Strategy Specialist

Job Summary

The Vaccine Strategy Specialist at Family Health Center plays a critical role in supporting the health and wellness of underserved populations through the delivery of immunization services. This position is responsible for administering vaccines, educating patients, managing vaccine inventory, and ensuring compliance with CDC, state, and VFC program guidelines. The Vaccine Strategy Specialist also supports population health initiatives and community outreach efforts as part of the health center's mission to reduce health disparities and promote disease prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer age-appropriate immunizations to pediatric and adult patients according to CDC and state immunization schedules.
• Participate in patient education and counseling related to immunizations, including vaccine-preventable diseases, safety, and side effects.
• Ensure accurate documentation of vaccines administered in the electronic health record (EHR) and the state immunization registry.
• Manage vaccine storage and handling in compliance with VFC and CDC guidelines, including cold chain management.
• Monitor and maintain vaccine inventory, conduct biweekly reconciliations, and ensure appropriate ordering and usage.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on increasing immunization rates and closing care gaps.
• Support outreach and mobile vaccine clinics in collaboration with care teams and community partners.
• Coordinate with public health departments and school systems for vaccine campaigns and reporting.
• Train and support other clinical staff on vaccine protocols, storage, and administration best practices.
• Track and report adverse events following immunization in accordance with VAERS guidelines.
• Promote health equity by addressing barriers to immunization among underserved populations.
• Collaborate with the Quality Improvement (QI) team to track vaccine-related outcomes.
• Generate and review quality reports related to immunization metrics (e.g., UDS, HEDIS) to support performance improvement.
• Utilize EHR and immunization registry data to analyze immunization coverage trends and identify care gaps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2  years of clinical experience, preferably in community health, pediatrics, or public health.
  • Preference given to individuals licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Michigan.
  • Open to reviewing competitive Medical Assistant (MA) applicants.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of immunization schedules and administration procedures.
• Proficiency in using EHR systems and immunization registries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered focus.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an FQHC or community health setting.
• Familiarity with Vaccines for Children (VFC) program requirements.
• Public Health Nurse certification or immunization-focused training.
• Experience in care gap closure and value-based care metrics.

Typical Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet.

 Typical Physical Demands

Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections. Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use. Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. May require bending, squatting, or kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

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