Accomplished Vaccine Coordinator and Certified Medical Assistant at Crusader Community Health, adept in inventory management and delivering exceptional customer service. Expertise in HIPAA compliance and immunization administration, significantly enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Proven track record in staff training and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vaccine Coordinator
Crusader Community Health
11.2022 - Current
Ensures proper storage and handling techniques are utilized for privately purchased and the Vaccines for Children program (VFC) inventory at each site.
Trains and supports the patient care teams that are responsible for vaccine storage and handling.
Ensures adequate inventory at each site.
Ensures compliance according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Joint Commission.
Acts as liaison between the Director of Clinical Operations and patient care teams for all vaccine initiatives.
Responds to out-of-range temperatures, documents, and reports temperature excursions to the VFC program and contacts and reports to the appropriate manufacturers.
Monitors operation of storage units, data loggers, and SensoScientific temperature monitoring system.
Acts as liaison between the Director of Clinical Operations and patient care teams for all vaccine initiatives.
Maintains all documents regarding vaccine inventory information, temperature logs, organizes vaccines within storage units, and assists with data collection for quality measures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Crusader Community Health
09.2014 - 11.2022
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
Administer vaccines and medications to patients.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
Rockford, IL
08.2014
Skills
Staff Training
Meeting Coordination
Staff Supervision
Information Collection
HIPAA Compliance
Electronic Health Records
Inventory Management
Immunization Administration
BLS CPR First Aid
EKG
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Vaccine Coordinator
Crusader Community Health
11.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Crusader Community Health
09.2014 - 11.2022
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
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