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Arizona Employer Medical Assistant, Immunization Specialist in Douglas, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6547301
At Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc., our vision is simple yet profound: Health for All. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
Our mission is rooted in a strong commitment to caring for patients and building healthy communities. We envision a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and where communities thrive with optimal well-being.
What You Provide Us:
- Manages all patient vaccine data, including updating Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS), Electronic Health Records (EHR), and all patient and/or external records at each patient visit.
- Stores and administers immunizations according to VFA/VFC guidelines.
- Identifies patient immunization requirements in accordance with age specific needs and protocols.
- Fills out appropriate immunization paperwork for recording purposes.
- Facilitates vaccine inventory control at assigned health center.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with infection control policies and protocols and follows medication administration, storage procedures and CDC and federal VFA/VFC program guidelines.
- Performs vaccine audits for designated site to align with internal and external deadlines.
- May be requested to perform other clinical duties as needed in support of provider and staffing needs.
- Duties listed identify responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of this position and not meant as an all-inclusive list.
Must Haves:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Medical Assistant Diploma or completed a United States Armed Forces medical service training program required.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Certified EKG Technician Certification within 6 months of hire date required.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification within 6 months of hire date required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
- 2 years\' experience working in clinical setting required.
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
- Driver\'s License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement.