Immunization Operations Manager

Primary Health Medical Group • Garden City, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Health Medical Group is Idaho's largest independent medical group, specializing in family practice and urgent care. With multiple locations throughout the Treasure Valley, we are able to offer patient-centered care where medical decisions respect the unique needs of each patient and their families. Benefits are one of the ways we support and encourage the health and well-being of you and your family. But health is more than just physical. We also promote a positive work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

• MAs must have an active certification or licensure from a nationally accredited program.
• LPNs and RNs must have a current license from the Idaho Board of Nursing, with no sanctions.
• Experience and knowledge of FDA, ACIP, and CDC-recommended immunizations
• Familiarity with Idaho Immunization Program Protocols, VFC, and IRIS
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a medical clinic setting
• Experience with electronic health records is required
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multitask and maintain a professional manner under busy and stressful circumstances
• Proficiency in computer software applications to include EHR, IRIS, Excel, IHDE, Microsoft Word, Empower, Crystal Reports, and PharmaWatch
• Knowledge and adherence to Universal Precautions and Safety Measures at all times
• Recommended vaccines to include annual Influenza, Hep B, TDaP, MMR, Varicella, and TB skin test

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience is preferred
• eClinicalWorks (eCW) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead expert on all immunization protocols and operational procedures
• Maintain company compliance with FDA, ACIP, and CDC immunization guidelines
• Manage PHMG compliance with the Idaho Immunization Project (IIP) Vaccines for Children (VFC) enrollment policies and guidelines
• Assist in all clinic annual IIP and Health Department audits
• Manage annual Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV planning, to include researching and proposing the current year's Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine products
• Manage the coordination and compliance of off-site traveling and in-clinic flu vaccine clinics
• Manage vaccine contracts and complete cost evaluation analysis for all immunizations
• Respond to all staff inquiries as necessary to ensure overall compliance and high-quality delivery of services
• Evaluate and manage the implementation and maintenance of all immunization-related projects
• Direct the development of identifying and evaluating any vaccine barriers
• Assess, identify, plan, develop, and evaluate activities to improve immunization rates within all clinics
• Be the expert for the temperature monitoring system PharmaWatch, including assigning all new employees access
• Monitor all clinic current refrigerator and freezer temperature incidents
• Monitor new hire employee immunizations and ensure staff are up-to-date with current company policies
• Educate staff in delivery and accountability for best immunization practices
• Complete annual immunization clinic audits to ensure all clinics are in compliance with current guidelines and ensure follow-up of all audits and compliance with recommendations
• Act as the supervisor to the Regional Immunization Coordinator
• Collaborate with all departments to align goals, share data, and support daily operations
• Provide support to the Nursing Leadership Department, Director of Nursing, and Clinic Operations Manager
• Embody and demonstrate behaviors consistent with PHMG's established Customer Service Standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a broad range of plans to offer more personalized coverage
• Dental coverage with two plan options
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Life, disability, and long-term care insurances
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees and their dependents at no cost
• Generous paid time off (based on position hours)
• Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed