Hybrid Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator presso Sacred Circle Healthcare

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Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a full-time Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator for our Salt Lake City, Utah.

Major Responsibilities/Tasks: 

• Oversees vaccination and Infection Prevention and Control testing-related staffing needs and resources.
• Applies the medical process to oversee care of patients receiving vaccinations including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Responsible for oversight and the day-to-day functioning of Infection Prevention and Control testing and/or vaccination clinics, including but not limited to staffing, patient flow, safety operations, registration, inventory, and communications.
• Assesses unmet needs throughout all Sacred Circle Healthcare Clinics with a special focus on Infection Prevention and Control response and make recommendations for how Sacred Circle can better address identified unmet needs.
• Functions as the primary VFC Coordinator for Sacred Circle Healthcare – will oversee each site MA Manager, Senior MA and MA Trainer in relation to the administration of the VFC program. 
• May administer vaccines - draws up vaccine according to manufacturer’s instructions; administers them using safe and proper techniques and a system of double checks to ensure accuracy. 
• Prepares and maintains required vaccination/testing documentation records; prepare and maintain required testing documentation records; Oversee and input data entry for all vaccination/testing records. 
• Responsible for event planning and organization methods and practices; Ensures staffing levels are adequate for both large and small vaccination/testing events, including drive through vaccination/testing venues. 
• Establishes a pool of vaccination/testing staff who are fully trained and available to attend events on short notice. Works with Medical Support Staff Director to reassign vaccination/testing staff to quickly respond to ensure adequate coverage at all clinic sites. 
• Identifies and assesses possible adverse reactions related to vaccine administration; provide proper medical intervention outlined by UDOH/CDC policy and protocol per vaccine clinics.
• Evaluates effectiveness of Communicable Disease and Preparedness services; identify solutions and make suggestions for improvements to Medical Support Staff Director.
• Provides scientifically accurate information about Infection Prevention and Control tests and vaccines to community members, agency partners, and clinic staff.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.  
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. 
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians, and the community. 
• Manages employee vaccination program through ensuring all new employees receive required testing and vaccinations. Track current employee vaccinations to ensure they are up to date.
• Manages employee PPD testing. Track new and current employees to ensure they are up to date on needed testing.
• Manages employee FIT testing. Track new and current employees to ensure they are up to date on needed testing.
• Oversees and perform contact tracing for all communicable diseases. 
• All duties above will also be performed for existing and new communicable diseases as recommended by the CDC. 
• Performs related work as required and all other duties as necessary or assigned.  
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all Sacred Circle Health Care Policies and Procedures.
• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values Statements. 
• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Preferred Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  

• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet, database software and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as required.
• Knowledge of Vaccine Safety Control requirements 
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. 
• Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately compile, verify, and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, make independent decisions, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports in a clear, concise and competent manner.
• Ability to effectively organize and structure programs. 
• Collaborative approach to projects, events, and ideas.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Ability to utilize motivation strategies to increase productivity and enhance teamwork for supervisees.
• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet, database software and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required.

• Competitive pay 
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family 
• Generous PTO, paid holidays and floating holidays to celebrate what is important to you (prorated for part-time employees)
• Retirement matching to invest in your future
• Colleagues that are unparalleled
• A culture that is second to none
• Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference 
• to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicant

Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference 

to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicants