VFC Program Reviewer, Bureau of Immunization

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $52,791 - $60,710

About The Position

The Bureau of Immunization (BOI) seeks a Research Assistant to support the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) and New York City Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. The CIR collects NYC vaccine records, makes them available to authorized users, and supports analysis of vaccination coverage and public health programs. The VFC program distributes federally funded vaccines to eligible children through provider practices, hospitals, and clinics. Its unit evaluates VFC providers through site visits, reviews vaccine storage and handling, records, ordering, utilization, and reporting, and manages publicly funded vaccine distribution.

The Research Assistant will conduct site visits and medical chart abstractions to assess provider compliance with VFC requirements and best practices. The position also supports provider vaccine ordering and program re-enrollment, and outreach to recruit and retain providers reporting to the CIR. Work may include in-person and virtual visits, data collection and analysis, reporting, and technical assistance. The position may also participate in Bureau duties and emergency preparedness and response activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet one of the Research Assistant civil service qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree and six months of satisfactory full-time research experience involving gathering, organizing, and analyzing data and report writing; an associate degree or 60 semester credits and two years and six months of such experience; a high school diploma or equivalent and four years and six months of such experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• For education and experience equivalencies, undergraduate college credit may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits per year of full-time experience. Nine credits in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research may substitute for six months of required experience. All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of required experience or the nine specialized credits.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in immunization and knowledge of the VFC program.
• Experience conducting field visits and working in the health care community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and track activities.
• Strong critical-thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to primary disease prevention through vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Administer in-person or virtual VFC compliance site visit questionnaires to enrolled providers across NYC's five boroughs, reviewing vaccine storage and handling, accountability, documentation, and appropriate administration.
• Conduct virtual or in-person VFC Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) site visits and collect information on immunization delivery practices, site-specific coverage, quality improvement strategies, and CIR technical assistance.
• Research and prepare vaccine accountability, vaccine coverage, and CIR administration reports for site visits.
• Research and examine electronic medical record systems to verify patient eligibility for the VFC program.
• Prepare and distribute after-visit reports to VFC and IQIP participants.
• Record field activity data in internal and external tools and systems.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of site visit data and track site visit progress.
• Assist provider offices with vaccine orders and VFC program re-enrollment, and provide education and information about the program and its requirements.
• Use statistical methods and CIR and VFC data to run vaccine coverage reports.
• Participate in additional Bureau of Immunization duties assigned according to civil service title.
• Participate in NYC Health Department emergency preparedness and response activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position's associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days per week.
• Potentially greater job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time