Immunization Outreach Specialist

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

About The Position

The Immunization Outreach Specialist performs moderately complex clerical, data-entry, and follow-up duties for the Cameron County Public Health Immunization Program. Under the supervision of the Immunization Outreach Coordinator or designee, the specialist promotes use of ImmTrac, the statewide immunization registry, and the Pharmacy Inventory Control System (PICS) within Cameron County. The position supports immunization education, registry maintenance and implementation, clinic operations, inventory and budget tracking, quality assurance, and efforts to increase immunization rates. The specialist also communicates vaccine-related alerts and information and participates in an on-call team responding to vaccine storage emergencies, with expected availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work is primarily in a clinic, office, or community center. The employee follows Cameron County and Department of State Health Services rules and regulations and maintains client confidentiality. Guidance is provided by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Requirements

Graduate of a medical assistant school and hold and maintain current certification or registration, with one year of work experience; alternatively, be a high school graduate or GED holder with five years of work experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of public health laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the natural history of common infectious diseases.
Good oral and written communication skills and Spanish-speaking ability.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.
Ability to work with confidential client information and the public.
Valid Texas driver's license, compliance with Texas driving laws, and an acceptable driving record.
Reliable transportation.
Pass a criminal background check for employment or continued employment.
Good health and physical condition sufficient to perform the duties; request assistance before performing an assignment if additional assistance is required.
Be available to work during natural disasters or emergencies, extended hours, and nontraditional schedules, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with Cameron County and Department of State Health Services rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Accurately document all time worked.
Assist with educating families of children who have consented to participate in ImmTrac, promoting the registry and ensuring appropriate information is obtained.
Provide training, education, and technical assistance to ImmTrac registry users, including registry searches, reporting, and reminder and recall activities.
Use methods to identify and locate individuals with incomplete immunization histories so ImmTrac records can be updated.
Maintain records of immunization clients and outreach activities.
Help ensure implementation of ImmTrac and PICS in Cameron County Public Health clinics, including the reminder/recall system.
Assist with coordination of the Comprehensive Clinic Assessment Software Application (CoCASA) within the Cameron County Department of Health & Human Services Clinic.
Ensure the Sensaphone system is working properly.
Order department supplies and equipment and maintain an inventory of purchases.
Maintain program budget ledgers.
Perform functions established by the Texas Vaccines for Children program, including participation and involvement of local providers.
Assist with Immunization Program Quality Assurance Monitoring as needed.
Participate in activities aimed at increasing immunization rates and providing immunization-related education, including health fairs and educational or training sessions as needed.
Work with the contracted pharmacist to ensure compliance with state requirements.
Communicate immunization alerts and other information to vaccine recipients and entities by telephone, in person, and in writing.
Serve on the on-call team for vaccine storage emergencies and respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Assist with maintenance of the Cameron County Public Health warehouse as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.