VFC Program Coordinator (RN)

Greater Family Health is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in Elgin, Wheeling, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Sycamore, DeKalb, McHenry, Palatine and Franklin Park. We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified. For more information, I encourage to visit our website, http://www.greaterfamilyhealth.org. This is a great job opportunity for an experienced Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Coordinator. In this position, you'll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient's life. If this is you, keep on reading. Your Goal:The VFC Program Coordinator is accountable for the oversight of the Vaccines for Children Program, coordinating and implementing program requirements and ensuring program compliance throughout the organization. How You'll Help Patients:Provides daily management and oversight of the VFC program at multiple health centers.Ensures compliance with Greater Family Health Policies and Procedures and all other applicable laws and regulations.Responsible for the implementation, education, and on-going compliance of Joint Commission Standards.Assists in development, interpretation, and implementation of new policies and procedures.Assists in the training of new employees and orientation to the VFC program, vaccine management, and vaccine administration.Responsible for ensuring staff competency in adhering to program requirements.Promotes and maintains a professional and positive work environment.Maintains adequate supply of VFC and Private vaccines at multiple locations and on-going inventory management.Responsible for vaccine storage requirements, including AccuVax troubleshooting and maintenance.Assists with medication refills, DCFS calls, and other clinical tasks as assigned.Demonstrates professionalism on a daily basis.Report to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time and fully prepared to engage in all job responsibilities; location of work sites and shifts will change at the discretion of the supervisor.Engages in all offered training, consultations and supervisions made available. Fully and professionally respond to and implement directives and advice offered by all supervisory and training personnel, as well as professionally offered feedback from coworkers.Perform other duties as assigned. Perks Just For You:Paid Training401(K)Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance, Short-term and Long-term DisabilityPaid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays) What You'll Need:RN degree required.1-2 years' experience in specialty preferred.Excellent communication skills required.Computer literacy and ability to utilize various software, word processing and spreadsheet programs required.1-3 years of previous experience with the VFC Program preferred.