Immunization and Infection Prevention Manager

University of Arizona

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 15 days ago

    Highlights

    Remains up to date on information related to infection prevention though the Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Serving as a resource to nursing and support staff and assisting with operational needs during periods of increased workload or supervisor absence.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTucson, AZ

    Description

    Immunization and Travel Clinic:

    • Daily management of the Immunization & Travel Clinic operations to ensure compliance with national, state, university, and regulatory agency regulations, including Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Care (AAAHC) accreditation standards.
    • Manages the ordering, inventory, and storage of vaccines.
    • Oversees staff that maintain immunization standing orders, policies, and vaccine information sheets.
    • Keeps up to date with the immunization and information via the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Immunize.org and other resources.
    • Participates in quality improvement project.
    • Collects data and review clinical reports on performance metrics of the Immunization/Travel Clinics.
    • Liaison with Study Abroad programs, or delegate to current staff.
    • Liaison with Medical Records regarding immunization requirements.
    • Serves on committees assigned.

    Workforce Member (WFM) Compliance Program

    • Oversees workforce members in partnership with Department of Occupational Health (OH), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
    • Serves as a point of contact for EHS, OH, Pima County Health Department, and WFMs.

    Infection Prevention Program

    • Remains up to date on information related to infection prevention though the Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Obtain or maintain APIC Infection Prevention Certification.
    • Compiles Annual Infection Prevention Summary, Risk Assessment and Focus Priority assessments.
    • Leads the Infection Prevention Committee meetings and serve as Quality Improvement committee member.
    • Reviews and update WFM Educational Modules.
    • Manages annual Tuberculosis Surveillance Program and reporting.

    Cross Training and Clinical Operations Support

    • This position will cross train with the Clinical Nursing Supervisor to provide operational and clinical leadership support as needed. Responsibilities may include:
    • Maintaining familiarity with triage processes, patient flow, and daily clinical operations.
    • Assisting with oversight and supervision of Medical Assistants, including providing guidance and support to ensure efficient clinic operations.
    • Coordinating and facilitating Immunization and Medical Clinic Nursing staff meetings, including agenda development, communication, and follow up on action items.
    • Promoting team engagement, participation, collaboration, and staff morale through positive leadership and effective communication.
    • Serving as a resource to nursing and support staff and assisting with operational needs during periods of increased workload or supervisor absence.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Knowledge of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) regulation/standards of care.
    • Knowledge in infection and prevention practices.
    • Knowledge of occupational health immunization requirements.
    • Knowledge of quality improvement techniques and data collection.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, including Excel.
    • Knowledge of Zoom and skill in scheduling and conducting virtual meetings.
    • Project Management skills.
    • Health Informatics skills.

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