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

Tarrant-County,-Tx; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Immunizations Registry Coordinator at Tarrant County Public Health will assist with the daily functions of Public Health, including managing and coordinating data exchange between TCPH and the Texas Immunization Registry. Ensures transmission quality and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities include supervising data-quality staff, liaising with DSHS, developing training materials, and analyzing immunization data to support grant deliverables and program reporting.

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 required; education may substitute for experience.
• Experience with immunization protocols, interoperability, reporting procedures, and data exchange.
• Experience with XML and HL7 standards and development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Organization

Teamwork

MS Office 365

Analytical skills

IIS knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Data exchange knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Public Health, Informatics, Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

XML

HL7

Microsoft Office 365

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.