The position works in close collaboration with the mobile vaccine response team members, members of the Immunization Branch, Vaccine Preventable Disease Investigations & Response Team, and other members of the CD-IMMS Section to support vaccination efforts to mitigate the risk of large or disruptive vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in under-immunized communities and to provide rapid vaccination (post-exposure prophylaxis) in settings where risk of exposure to a confirmed case is high. This position is based in the Chinook Building in Downtown Seattle; however, the incumbent will support vaccination clinics in non-traditional settings such as shelters, homes, places of worship, and community centers throughout King County. Populations of focus include people experiencing homelessness and newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum. The incumbent will report to the Healthcare and VPD Outbreak Response Team Manager in the Immunization Branch of the Communicable Disease & Immunization (CD-Imms) section of the Prevention Division.
The Immunization Program is staffed with a talented and mission-driven team that works collaboratively, is solution-oriented, and creates an environment of mutual respect. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build upon the strong foundation that’s been established during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve adult vaccination coverage levels in King County, focusing on our most vulnerable residents. Our Immunization Teams conduct a variety of educational programs on immunization for children and adults. Additionally, they provide training and education to healthcare professionals across King County.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last through
December 31, 2025. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long-term funding sources.
Areas of responsibility include:
- Providing clinical support to the Mobile Vaccine Response Team which coordinates vaccination clinics in a variety of settings throughout King County;
- Overseeing all aspects of vaccine storage and handling;
- Medical record management, documentation, and billing.
Clinical support:
- Conduct clinical screening for immunizations.
- Perform vaccine preparation.
- Administer vaccines to clients in community settings such as homeless service sites, low-income senior housing, and faith-based organizations.
- Perform other clinical duties as assigned to support operational needs.
Vaccine storage and handling:
- Assure cold chain is maintained in compliance with vaccine manufacturers and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
- Support team to monitor vaccine storage unit temperatures on a daily basis.
- Condition portable storage units before vaccine clinics, and transport vaccines to and from mobile vaccination clinics.
Medical record management and documentation:
- Utilize Windows-based software and an electronic health record system (EPIC) to perform daily intake of immunization screening and consent forms and accurately enter data that include complex text, numbers, and medical terminology into EPIC.
- Support Health Information Management (HIM) operations at the vaccination clinic site as needed.
Required:
- Medical Assistant Certification (C-MA) with Washington Department of Health
- Documentation of current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout King County
- Skilled at organizing, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and adapting to changes in workload demands and successfully meeting deadlines under strict time constraints without compromising accuracy.
- Skilled in the use of office equipment (e.g., multi-line telephone, fax machine, scanner, copier, and printer).
- Strong customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust, and values.
- Skilled working in Electronic Practice Management systems that include health records, patient scheduling, and financial transactions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a collaborative, team-centered environment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with HIPAA, Federal and State regulatory principles and guidelines.
- Proficiency and ease in using Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Demonstrated ability to move up to 50 pounds in order to transport vaccine equipment (e.g., coolers) and clinic supplies. This may involve intermittent lifting, standing, stooping, bending, and reaching during the course of the workday.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
- A basic understanding of vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations.
- Understanding of and familiarity with homeless and human services and affordable housing in King County.
- Bilingual skills, such as Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
- Skilled in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Lived or professional experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum.
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application ProcessIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Please note: Cover letters and resumes will not be reviewed as part of the application process. Be thorough in your application and supplemental questions.Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
- Pre-employment physical
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Work Schedule
This position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work Location
This base location for this position is at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. This position will be out in the community most weekdays.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17- DPH.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson, sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov.
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