Vaccine Coordinator

Description

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager (Public Health Nurse Practitioner), the Vaccine Coordinator performs professional public health work supporting Hays County’s immunization programs. The coordinator is responsible for the Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) program management, clinical immunization duties, training, data quality, and quality assurance activities. The position ensures compliance with state and federal immunization requirements while providing direct vaccination services, overseeing provider networks, conducting outreach, and performing program monitoring essential to maintaining high immunization coverage rates within Hays County.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory and ensure cold-chain continuity amongst the Hays County Health Department’s Immunization Programs and enrolled providers.
• Maintain provider contact databases and ensure adherence to immunization laws and data confidentiality.
• Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives for IIS workflows and TVFC operations.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, or a closely related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience working in immunization programs, vaccine management, clinical vaccination, IIS systems, or provider training.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis Training is required or must be completed within 30 days of hiring.
• Spanish-language ability preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification or licensed LVN/RN preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies.