Vaccination Coordinator
Position Description
Department: Housing
Reports to (title): Housing DirectorHours/week: 20Job Location: Lumbee Tribe of North CarolinaType of Position: Part-Time
Classification: Non-ExemptEffective Date: Immediately
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:
Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government.
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.
Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.
Comply with Lumbee Tribe’s policies and procedures.
Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.
POSITION PURPOSEThe Lumbee Tribe of NC’s vaccination coordinator will provide vaccination services to tribal members by providing transportation to vaccination sites, coordinating with health clinics to provide on-site vaccinations, providing educational services about public health information, and assisting with on-line registration for vaccination appointments. LTNC will also provide fresh produce and other incentives to encourage tribal members to vaccinate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide and promote health education
Providing information on community health resources
Determining program eligibility
Assistance with enrollment in health/vaccine programs
Making referrals
Making appointments and providing reminders for tribal members
Coordinating transportation
Remain familiar with health trends, CDC guidance and governmental regulations
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
7–10 years of prior work experience in healthcare, healthcare management
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:
Be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as with a team
A valid NC driver’s license is required.
Must provide productive competence in the majority of the above listed skills
Self-starter, adaptable, and good communicative skills
Flexible and cooperative to accommodate job demands
Approach problems proactively with solution focus
Must be prompt and dependable.
Able to communicate effectively and solve problems
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.
Mental demands:
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.
OTHER
Confidentiality:
All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
Background Investigation:This position is subject to a criminal history background check, and a Fair Credit and Reporting Act (FCRA) check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this position.
Drug Screening:
All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.