VFC Program Reviewer, Bureau of Immunization

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Bureau of Immunization (BOI) works to prevent the occurrence and transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases through comprehensive immunization programs, promote immunization across the lifespan, address disparities in vaccination coverage, and respond to outbreaks. BOI seeks a Research Assistant for the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) and New York City Vaccines for Children (VFC) programs.

The CIR is a central record-keeping system for vaccine doses administered in New York City. It consolidates immunization information for authorized healthcare providers and public health agencies, provides access to individuals and guardians, and supports analysis of vaccination coverage and public health programs. The NYC VFC Program distributes federally funded vaccines to eligible children through private practices, hospitals, and clinics. The VFC Unit evaluates provider practices through VFC and Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) site visits and manages the distribution and reporting of publicly funded vaccines.

The Research Assistant will conduct site visits and medical chart abstractions to assess provider compliance with VFC requirements and best practices. The role also supports vaccine ordering and provider re-enrollment, provides education and technical assistance, and participates in outreach to recruit and retain providers reporting to the CIR. Duties may also include other Bureau of Immunization work 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 college 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.
• All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of required experience, or nine specialized credits in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research.
• 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.
• Ability to conduct field visits and work with healthcare providers is relevant to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in immunization and knowledge of the VFC program.
• Experience conducting field visits and working in the healthcare 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 with 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 throughout New York City's five boroughs, reviewing vaccine storage and handling, accountability, documentation, and appropriate administration.
• Conduct virtual or in-person IQIP site visits and collect information about immunization delivery practices and site-specific coverage, discuss quality-improvement strategies, and provide 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 program participants.
• Document field activity in internal and external tools and systems.
• Analyze site-visit data quantitatively 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 as 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 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 union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level