Vaccine Connector
Responsibilities:
- Patient Support:
- Provide qualified support to individuals seeking information or assistance.
- Provided dignity and respect for cultural difference as well as religious beliefs.
- COVID-19 Patient Interviews:
- Conducted interviews with patients confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19, including primary contacts of positive cases.
- Focused on motivational interviewing techniques and demonstrate cultural competency.
- Disease-Specific Information:
- Provided detailed, disease-specific information related to COVID-19.
- Symptom Assessment and Contact Elicitation:
- Assessed information on signs, symptoms of COVID-19, and underlying health conditions.
- Discussed symptom onset to establish dates for contact elicitation and evaluate exposure risks in various settings.
- Contact Tracing:
- Explored work, social, recreational, and community activities to identify potential exposure points.
- Elicited information from contacts, including names, exposure dates, and location details.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for criminal prosecutory case logs, records, reports, and agendas.
- Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine:
- Offered recommendations for isolation or quarantine following State and CDC guidelines.
- Provided information on daily monitoring procedures.
- Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
- Support Needs Assessment:
- Assessed the support needs of contacts during isolation or quarantine to maintain health and compliance.
- Communicated effectively to ensure understanding and cooperation.
- Communication and Notification:
- Communicated with contacts, notifying them of exposure, and providing information on disease transmission.
- Gathered demographic data, living arrangements, and daily activities for data collection purposes.
- Explored alternative investigative methods when traditional ones proved ineffective.
- Referrals and Testing:
- Provided referrals for testing and arrange for testing if needed.
- Handled patient registration and scheduling through the Minnesota vaccine connector.
Interviews and Contact Tracing:
- Conducted interviews with confirmed or probable COVID-19 patients and primary contacts of positive cases.
- Emphasized motivational interviewing and cultural competency.
- Provided disease-specific information, assess signs and symptoms, and discuss underlying health conditions.
Contact Elicitation and Recommendations:
- Determined dates for contact elicitation and exposure risk by discussing symptom onset.
- Identified potential exposure points by discussing work, social, recreational, and community activities.
- Elicited information on close contacts, names, exposure dates, and locations.
- Provided recommendations for isolation or quarantine based on State and CDC guidelines.
Support and Communication:
- Assessed contact information to determine support needs during isolation or quarantine.
- Communicated effectively with contacts, providing exposure notifications and gathering demographic data.
Referrals and Patient Registration:
- Provided referrals for testing and arrange testing as needed.
- Performed patient registration and scheduling using the Minnesota Vaccine Connector, Primary Bio Health, and Vault Health systems.
Customer Service and Education:
- Verified caller/resident demographics accurately for patient registration and scheduling.
- Educated callers/residents on COVID-19 vaccinations, CDC updates, and Governors' announcements.
- Resolved registration, vaccination schedule, and waitlist issues efficiently.
Workflow Management and Systems Use:
- Organized daily deliverables and manage workflow for efficient patient registration and scheduling.
- Utilized VARS and Minnesota Vaccine Connector for maintaining accurate customer records.
- Identified and advocate for solutions benefiting all callers/residents.
- Stayed updated on changes in COVID-19 vaccination methods, procedures, and techniques.
Communication Skills and Professionalism:
- Asked open-ended questions to encourage diverse perspectives.
- Refrained from immediate judgment and criticism of callers/residents.
- Considered all outcomes of COVID-19's impact while addressing problems or opportunities.
- Looked for creative approaches to increase customer satisfaction.
Professional Development:
- Stayed informed about the evolving landscape of COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Adapted to new methods, procedures, and techniques for improved service delivery.