Medical Assistant - Vaccine Coordinator

OverviewVista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring all vaccines in clinic are stored and handled correctly. May delegate duties to lower level staff.Support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures Complete and monitor all lab work for quality assurance and ensure compliance with all auditing authorities. Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedureOversee proper receipt, storage and transport of vaccine shipmentsEnsure current Vaccine Information Statement is always usedMaintain all appropriate storage and handling documentation as set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Maintain storage equipment in compliance with CDC standards and manufacturer’s guidelinesMaintain records, including Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Adults (VFA) program documentationReport and return vaccines within 30 days of expiration or spoilageStore and label vaccines in storage units following CDC guidelines; ensure vaccines are organized within the unit and inspect storage unit dailyCheck stock weekly and rotate when a shipment arrives so vaccine closest to expiration date is used firstPromptly remove expired vaccines from the storage unit; ensure never administered to a patientWork with the San Diego Immunization Registry / Public Health Department to transfer vaccines close to expirationEnsure a digital data logging thermometer with a current certificate of calibration is maintained for each vaccine storage unitQualificationsMinimumHigh school graduate or equivalentClinical Medical Assistant Certification indicating completion of program from an approved school or hospital including externshipBilingual English/Spanish Current CPR certificationMinimum of one year back office experience in a clinical environmentPhlebotomy experience; certificate preferredRequired Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesGood knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etcGood comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and SpanishEmergency response capability for possible crisis situationsExperience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilitiesPay Range$22.00 - $26.00PI240104928 Apply