What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immunization Coordinator, MA [EP] position at United Medical Centers?
Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Nursing Coordinator and/or Assistant Clinical Coordinator in coordination with the providers/mid-levels providers, assists in providing care in the area(s) assigned in accordance with established philosophy, policies and procedures. Responsible for demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such as those infant, adolescents or geriatric patients. Must be EHR proficient. Must be proficient in all aspects of immunizations to include but not limited to documentation, ordering, receiving, distribution, training, reporting, and coordinating between different venders. Responsible for compliance with the other requirements affecting the clinic such as State/Federal regulations, PCMH standards and compliance/ Performance Improvement standards. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer)
Requirements
EDUCATION: Must have high school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited vocational training program for medical assistants. Certification or registration as Medical Assistants required. EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Must have current CPR certification. Prior experience in various nursing areas preferred. Prior experience in patient education primarily in diabetes, hypertension, cardiac, pediatrics, immunizations, and other health related education programs preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Nursing Coordinator and/or Assistant Clinical Coordinator in coordination with the providers/mid-levels providers, assists in providing care in the area(s) assigned in accordance with established philosophy, policies and procedures. Responsible for demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such as those infant, adolescents or geriatric patients. Must be EHR proficient. Must be proficient in all aspects of immunizations to include but not limited to documentation, ordering, receiving, distribution, training, reporting, and coordinating between different venders. Responsible for compliance with the other requirements affecting the clinic such as State/Federal regulations, PCMH standards and compliance/ Performance Improvement standards. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer)
Requirements
EDUCATION: Must have high school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited vocational training program for medical assistants. Certification or registration as Medical Assistants required. EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Must have current CPR certification. Prior experience in various nursing areas preferred. Prior experience in patient education primarily in diabetes, hypertension, cardiac, pediatrics, immunizations, and other health related education programs preferred.