Vaccinator

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate vaccinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering vaccinations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed at all times. The candidate must possess a degree in nursing or a related field, and have a valid license to practice.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Administering vaccinations to patients
• Developing vaccination schedules and maintaining patient records
• Ensuring that all safety protocols are followed
• Providing patient education about vaccinations and possible side effects
• Maintaining and ordering vaccine supplies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ethical understanding of patient processes, confidentiality, and personal health information (PHI) data management
• Knowledge of infection control processes
• Knowledge of specimen collection principles and practices
• Skill in customer service
• Skill in attention to detail
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Degree in nursing or a related field
  • Valid license and certification
  • Experience in administering vaccines and vaccinations
  • Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.