Vaccine Coordinator - Medical Assistant
$47,840–$52,000 year
On-siteOceanside, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee proper receipt, storage, and transport of vaccine shipments while maintaining all CDC-compliant documentation and storage equipment. Monitor storage unit temperatures twice daily, document readings, and execute emergency protocols for any excursions. Manage vaccine inventory by checking stock weekly, rotating shipments to use closest-to-expiration dates first, and reporting expired vaccines within 30 days. Place orders for clinic and state flu stock, allocate resources across sites, and ensure adequate supply without under or overstocking. Complete returns and reconciliations in the San Diego Immunization Registry, prepare sites for audits, and coordinate with the Public Health Department for transfers. Support clinical staff by taking vitals, assisting in examinations, and reporting immunizations in the EHR.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification indicating completion of program from an approved school or hospital including externship
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of one year back office experience in a clinical environment
- Good knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etc
- Good comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish
- Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations
- Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Phlebotomy experience; certificate preferred
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