Pay Range:

Pay Range:$34.15 - $47.93

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.

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 in the Cerner EHR.

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

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Associate degree in nursing or Diploma in nursing)

A valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska.

Basic Life Support.

Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire 

High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required

Prior experience is preferred, and with a passion for immunizations

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

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.

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!