Medical Assistant - Vaccine Compliance; Health Department

This position is open until the first review and is a bargaining unit represented position.

Under direction of the Clinic Manager, the incumbent will perform a variety of public health activities to address vaccine issues, including immunization rates and disparities adversely impacting populations and individuals residing within Snohomish County. The incumbent will perform Vaccine for Children (VFC) compliance site visits at healthcare clinics in Snohomish County and the other counties in Region 1 (Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan, and Island counties) and will work collaboratively with various disciplines and agencies throughout Snohomish County to identify and then reduce or impact issues that adversely affect the vaccine rates of the population.

The incumbent will work with local health jurisdiction and healthcare partners in Region 1 to assure provider staff are appropriately trained in vaccine ordering, inventory, storage, and handling. The incumbent will also participate in screening and documenting the vaccine status of each child receiving public‑purchased vaccine. This position will serve as an expert on vaccine‑related issues and incorporates their working knowledge of vaccine practices in provider visits.

The incumbent may also perform paraprofessional‑level health care assistance duties at the Snohomish County Health Department, including administering vaccines, providing administrative support, assisting in STI testing and treatment, adapting roles/tasks to maximize clinic efficiency, and performing outreach activities.

The medical assistant demonstrates cultural competency in the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic circumstances to influence effective change at multiple levels of public health interventions.

Work is performed under general supervision. Program manager, supervisor, or designee defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations, which may not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handles problems and deviations in accordance with experienced judgement, instructions, policies, procedures and/or accepted practices. Incumbent is expected to operate with considerable latitude and apply sound judgment and teamwork.

Work is evaluated for technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy.

• Perform VFC site visits to healthcare clinics in Region 1
• Participates in strategies to increase utilization of vaccines
• Works collaboratively in community efforts to promote policies and action plans to improve vaccine rates
• Provide basic immunization information/education
• Document vaccinations in agency electronic health record and/or state immunization registry
• Participate in off‑site vaccination clinics in the community including regularly scheduled and seasonal clinics
• Participate in community events such as health fairs to promote increased rates of immunization
• Assist with mobile site set‑up and tear‑down
• Room patients, including performing and recording patient vital signs, reviewing demographics, allergies and medication ordered.
• Performing aseptic procedures, such as cleaning and disinfecting equipment, using sterile equipment, and practicing standard precautions
• Preparing and assisting PHNs or ARNP in sterile procedures
• Administer intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, performed under the standing orders of the ARNP or Health Officer
• Inform patient on medication and/or vaccination indication and possible side effects
• Observing and reporting patients’ signs or symptoms after treatment
• Provide basic immunization information
• Schedule clinic appointments for follow‑up treatment and immunizations
• Clean, stock and set up patient examination rooms
• May assist with ordering, inventory, monitor, and maintain clinical and laboratory supplies
• Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance activities as appropriate
• Transport biologicals, sharps, and other required supplies in a safe and secure manner
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect work areas, tools, etc.
• Maintain medication and vaccination records and ensure…