Padmore Global Connections ยท 5 months ago
Vaccine Finance Specialist
Padmore Global Connections is focused on public health initiatives, particularly in immunization. The Vaccine Finance Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for vaccine ordering and supply management, providing consultation on policies and procedures, supporting budget preparation, and ensuring accountability for vaccine distribution.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the Children and Hoosier Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP) Immunization Information System (IIS) Vaccine Ordering Management System (VOMS) and CDC VTrckS (Vaccine Tracking System) super-user
Communicates with the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director on a routine basis to determine the amount of available funds for vaccine purchasing
Updates and maintains CDC VTrckS database
Conducts final aggregate vaccine order review prior to submission
Uploads vaccine orders from CHIRP
Determines fund type splits for all vaccine orders each quarter
Conducts annual review of CDC vaccine order and vaccine purchase data reports
Provides recommendations for adjustments based on identified results and trends
Develops and monitors the vaccine order review, approval, and management processes conducted by Regional Ordering and Accountability Specialist staff
Provides cross coverage as needed
Ensures all vaccine return transactions are entered into VTrckS and corrections made as necessary
Oversees routine and influenza vaccine allocations for north, central, and southern provider regions, ranging between 750-800 offices
Participates in meetings with vaccine manufacturers and insurance plans, either as a representative for the ISDH Immunization Division, or as a complement to the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director
Prepares various reports to CDC and program staff related to vaccine issues such as inventory, vaccine shortages, backorders, warehouse, delivery, healthcare providers, and other related issues
Attends routine program meetings to report on issues associated with immunization provider vaccine orders, vaccine supply, and vaccine delivery
Assists the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director with vaccine budget preparations
Collects data for and submits the Population Estimates Survey (PES), Cost Affordability Tool (CAT), annual Vaccine Spend Plan, monthly Vaccine Spend Plan reports, and Vaccine Purchase Estimator Tool (VPET), with the assistance of the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director, as needed
Reviews and updates Vaccine Spend Plan reports and the VPET with the assistance of the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director, as needed
Maintains knowledge of current requirements related to vaccine ordering and management
Serves as the subject matter expert regarding various vaccine funding sources and their associated policy and eligibility requirements
Assists in the formulation of policy and procedures for VFC providers concerning vaccine ordering and distribution as well as patient eligibility
Supports all internal standard operating procedure (SOP) and policy development and maintenance related to vaccine ordering
Provides guidance and thought leadership to internal teams regarding content development for online learning management system (LMS) training modules, provider training materials, and process improvement interventions
Participates in continuing education and training opportunities related to agency policy, VFC policy and procedure, and CDC vaccine programs and funding mechanisms
Participates in division events, meetings, projects, and initiatives
Supports vaccine-preventable disease outbreak response efforts, as requested
Qualification
Required
Subject matter expert for vaccine ordering and supply management requirements
Expert consultation in the development and maintenance of internal and external policies and procedures
Support in the development of internal processes for reviewing and approving provider-submitted vaccine orders
Conduct training for relevant staff
Assist with vaccine budget preparation and monitoring activities
Update required CDC tools and reports
Submit all final vaccine orders into the CDC vaccine tracking system, VTrckS
Maintain all associated data
Oversee routine and influenza vaccine allocations for provider regions
Super-user for CHIRP IIS Vaccine Ordering Management System (VOMS) and CDC VTrckS
Communicate with the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director regarding available funds for vaccine purchasing
Update and maintain CDC VTrckS database
Conduct final aggregate vaccine order review prior to submission
Upload vaccine orders from CHIRP
Determine fund type splits for all vaccine orders each quarter
Conduct annual review of CDC vaccine order and vaccine purchase data reports
Develop and monitor the vaccine order review, approval, and management processes
Ensure all vaccine return transactions are entered into VTrckS
Oversee routine and influenza vaccine allocations for provider regions
Prepare various reports to CDC and program staff related to vaccine issues
Attend routine program meetings to report on immunization provider vaccine orders
Assist with vaccine budget preparations
Collect data for and submit various vaccine-related reports and tools
Review and update Vaccine Spend Plan reports and VPET
Maintain knowledge of current requirements related to vaccine ordering and management
Serve as the subject matter expert regarding vaccine funding sources and their associated policy and eligibility requirements
Assist in the formulation of policy and procedures for VFC providers
Support internal SOP and policy development and maintenance related to vaccine ordering
Provide guidance and thought leadership regarding content development for training modules
Participate in continuing education and training opportunities
Participate in division events, meetings, projects, and initiatives
Support vaccine-preventable disease outbreak response efforts
Company
Padmore Global Connections
Padmore Global Connections LLC (PGC) is a premier provider of cutting-edge technology and project management solutions with locations in North Brunswick NJ, Medford MA, Herndon VA and Monroe NC.