Immunization Program Manager at People's Community Clinic

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Compliance, Vaccine Administration, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Patient Outreach, Staff Training, Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Bilingual, Time Management, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, Health Care Knowledge, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Supports the mission of People's Community Clinic by overseeing all aspects of the immunization program, including program leadership, compliance, and vaccine inventory management. The Program Manager will participate in patient outreach and staff training, as appropriate. This role ensures the clinic complies with state and federal requirements, participates in achieving immunization goals, and delivers high-quality patient care. All People’s employees are expected to identify opportunities to improve workflow, work processes, and patient care and to work cooperatively to implement those improvements. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations. North Clinic Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752 Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief Clinical Services Officer, this individual’s primary responsibilities include: Program Leadership & Compliance Serve as the primary Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) Coordinator for designated sites, ensuring compliance with the guidelines of all TVFC, ASN, CDC, and other approved professional organizations, as agreed upon by People’s. Establish and maintain program goals; work with Nursing Managers and Leadership to identify strategies to improve immunization rates. Oversee integration of statewide immunization registry into clinic workflows and act as liaison to state immunization programs. Attend ongoing training and education to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements. Operational Management Order, receive, and process all vaccine shipments, including VFC, ASN, and privately purchased; manage inventory, storage, handling, and distribution across all clinical sites. Monitor and ensure vaccine storage conditions, including daily temperature checks and data logger reviews, are documented; promptly address temperature excursions. Ensure that stock is rotated, expired vaccines are removed, and accurate inventory records are kept. Submit timely reports on vaccine inventory and doses administered to DSHS and internal stakeholders. Administrative & Data Management Perform audits to ensure proper documentation of vaccinations in EHR and immunization databases. Process patient immunization paperwork and perform data entry as needed. Maintain accurate records for billing, compliance, and reporting. Patient Care & Outreach Partner with Department leadership for recalls/reminders to patients with delinquent immunizations. Champion the importance of immunizations throughout the clinic. Staff Development Provide input on workflow improvements, quality assurance, and compliance. Identify opportunities for staff training and professional development. Collaboration & Quality Improvement Work closely with nursing leadership and administrative teams, and community partners to support immunization efforts. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Adhere to HIPAA and all regulatory guidelines. Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED required Graduation from an accredited practical nursing school or an accredited 4-year college or university is preferred Experience: 1 – 3 years’ experience in program or project management 1 – 3 years’ experience supervising staff preferred Previous experience in healthcare or vaccine programs preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Knowledge of vaccine administration, storage, and handling Strong organizational and time-management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and EHR systems Excellent oral and written communication; ability to interact professionally with diverse populations Problem-solving ability and attention to detail Certificate/License: Current LPN/LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing preferred Our Benefits Include: 18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses. Dental & Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-paid Life Insurance Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Annual Training 403(b) with 5% employer matching People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, or sex stereotyping.

Responsibilities

The Immunization Program Manager oversees all aspects of the immunization program, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements while managing vaccine inventory. They also participate in patient outreach and staff training to improve immunization rates and patient care.