Public Health Immunization Coordinator

City of Santa Fe Springs; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

The Boone County Health Department seeks an Administrative Assistant/Immunization Coordinator to manage immunization operations, register patients, schedule visits, and educate the public on vaccine schedules.

Responsibilities include handling payments, data entry into CHIRP, maintaining records, and supporting clinics and special programs while ensuring HIPAA compliance and teamwork with health staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred or equivalent secretarial/medical office experience.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• General computer knowledge including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand vaccination schedules.
• Completion of NIMS training.
• Knowledge of general recordkeeping and bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to create, record, file and manage documents.
• Able to work in a team and provide good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the immunization program and assist in clinics.
• Register patients, schedule appointments, and process registrations.
• Provide education on vaccination schedules and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain and file immunization forms and CHIRP records.
• Input vaccination data into CHIRP and ensure data accuracy.
• Balance cash drawer and deposit payments.
• Travel with public health nurses to offsite clinics as needed.
• Assist in organizing offsite clinics and back-office tasks.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with health department staff.
• Provide back-up coverage for Vital Records Registrar when needed.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

CPR certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Phone etiquette

General computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

NIMS training

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

The Boone County Health Department seeks an Administrative Assistant/Immunization Coordinator to manage immunization operations, register patients, schedule visits, and educate the public on vaccine schedules.

Responsibilities include handling payments, data entry into CHIRP, maintaining records, and supporting clinics and special programs while ensuring HIPAA compliance and teamwork with health staff.