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

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Immunizations Registry Coordinator at Tarrant County Public Health will support daily operations, oversee data exchange with the Texas Immunization Registry, ensure data quality, and generate reporting to meet grant deliverables.

This grant-funded role requires an associate degree and 4 years in healthcare or public health, plus experience with XML/HL7 and data interoperability; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Public Health, Informatics, Data Science, or related field.
• Four years of full-time healthcare/public health experience required.
• Experience with XML and HL7 standards and development.
• Experience in data exchange and immunization reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage data exchange with the Texas Immunization Registry and resolve data flow issues.
• Supervise staff correcting data quality and addressing rejections.
• Serve as liaison between DSHS and TCPH for registry communication.
• Develop and maintain training content for the Immunization Registry.
• Analyze immunization data to support reporting and grant deliverables.
• Manage access to the Immunization Registry for TCPH users.
• Provide SME support to internal and external partners.
• Stay informed on immunization reporting policy changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office 365

Analytical skills

Immunization IIS

HIPAA knowledge

Education

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

Tools

XML

HL7

Data interchange standards

Job description

Summary

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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.

Minimum 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.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

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.