IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY COORDINATOR - D & I IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY - Public Health

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an Immunizations Registry Coordinator to support daily public health functions by managing data exchange between TCPH and the Texas Immunization Registry. The role ensures data quality, successful transmission, and reporting of immunization data.

The position involves supervising staff, developing training content, and remaining current on immunization policy changes. The coordinator will serve as a bridge between TCPH and DSHS, providing subject matter expertise and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Public Health, Informatics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in healthcare, hospital, or public health setting.
• Experience with immunization data exchange and interoperability.
• Experience with XML and HL7 standards and development.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Promoting Interoperability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages data exchange with the Texas Immunization Registry and resolves data flow issues.
• Supervises staff handling data quality corrections after rejections or errors.
• Serves as liaison between DSHS and TCPH for IIS communication and data exchange.
• Develops and maintains training content for the Immunization Registry.
• Analyzes immunization data for reporting and grant deliverables.
• Manages access to the Immunization Registry for TCPH users and clinics.
• Provides SME-level guidance to internal and external partners.
• Keeps up-to-date on immunization reporting and policy changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office 365

Immunization systems knowledge

Interoperability awareness

Education

Associate degree in Public Health or related field

Bachelor’s or higher (preferred)

Tools

XML

HL7

Job description

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

The Immunizations Registry Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including managing, and coordinates data exchange between Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) and the Texas Immunization Registry. Ensures successful transmission, data quality, and reporting of TCPH immunization data. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages data exchange with the Texas Immunization Registry and conducts timely troubleshooting and error resolution to ensure continued data flow.
• Supervises staff responsible for correcting data quality that resulted in rejections or errors.
• Serves as a liaison between the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and TCPH for Immunization Registry communication and data exchange.
• Develops and maintains training and education content related to the Immunization Registry.
• Analyzes immunization data to provide reporting and grant deliverables.
• Manages access to the Immunization Registry for TCPH users and clinics.
• Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external partners.
• Maintains knowledge of immunization reporting and policy changes to recommend appropriate action.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Broad technical, clinical, and public health knowledge of immunization information systems (IIS) and the exchange of immunization information is.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Promoting Interoperability requirements.

• Associate’s degree in Public Health, Informatics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in healthcare, hospital, or public health setting required. Additional education may substitute for required experience.
• Experience in a health-related field with knowledge of immunization protocols, interoperability, reporting procedures, and data exchange required.
• Experience with XML and HL7 standards and development is required.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.