Medical Assistant, Immunization Specialist - Sierra Vista, United States - Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.

Description

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus

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 We Provide You:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403(b) plan and company match

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.