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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Vaccine Provider Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)-61136840

Lexington County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$45K/yr - $45K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Vaccine Provider Coordinator to support the South Carolina Department of Public Health. The role involves managing vaccine ordering, distribution, and data collection, as well as providing technical assistance and education to vaccine providers.

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Responsibilities

Performs activities according to federal and state policies, procedures, and laws related to vaccine ordering, distribution, and SIMON data collection

Collaborates with regional and central office staff to assure effective and efficient provision of services

Participates a member of the Vaccine Provider Operations Unit within the Division of Immunization and Prevention

Performs a range of Vaccine Management activities for participating federal and state vaccine program providers that include, but are not limited to

Review, process, and finalize submission of provider vaccine orders, inventory reports, vaccine wastage, returns, and transfers via federal and/or state agency software applications

Assist providers regarding the return or waste of non-viable vaccine and share best-practice prevention measures to eliminate wastage and minimize monetary loss

Exercise independent judgment to process and approve provider vaccine orders, including requesting overdue or missing information or adjusting requested amounts based on ordering trends

Review vaccine storage unit temperature monitoring reports submitted with vaccine orders to determine if storage and handling events have occurred within vaccine storage units; and, if so, determine the level and severity, escalating as needed to the Vaccine Manager

Coordinate vaccine orders, vaccine payment authorizations, and non-viable vaccine returns for the Fee for Service (FFS) vaccine program

Deliver ongoing technical assistance and education for vaccine providers on all aspects of vaccine program management based on current federal and state guidance

Performs vaccine management data collection functions via the statewide immunization registry (SIMON) to generate data reports that aid vaccine program quality assurance activities conducted by the Vaccine Manager, including assessing and monitoring vaccine order patterns, vaccine loss and wastage, and vaccine utilization among participating vaccine program providers

Serves as a lead resource regarding SIMON’s available reports and functionalities that support quality assurance activities

Triages, follows-up, and resolves reported Storage and Handling incidents among enrolled vaccine providers

Attends/participates in scheduled trainings, workshops, in-services, meetings and disseminates information as appropriate

Qualification

Vaccine ManagementData CollectionPublic Health ExperienceSoftware ApplicationsTechnical AssistanceCollaborationCommunication

Required

A high school diploma and relevant program experience

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application

The agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring

A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record

Preferred

Two (2) or more years of experience with software applications related to managing data for Immunization systems

Two (2) or more years of experience in public health/public administration related work within state/federal government

Benefits

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

15 days Sick Leave per year

13 Paid Holidays

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available

Retirement benefit choices

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.