Administrative Assistant (Dietetics, Opticianry, Optometry, LTHC)
State of South Carolina
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Vaccine Provider Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)-61136840
State of South Carolina
SCDPH
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$45,360 - $45,360
per year
Type
Closes
January 23, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating vaccine orders, managing inventory, and providing support to healthcare providers to ensure vaccines are handled safely and efficiently in South Carolina's public health system.
It includes reviewing reports, offering technical help, and using data tools to track vaccine usage and prevent waste.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in public health or data management who enjoys working in a team to support community health initiatives.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and relevant program experience, or a bachelor's degree substituting for experience
- Two or more years of experience with software applications for managing immunization data
- Two or more years of experience in public health or public administration in state/federal government
- Ability to review, process, and approve vaccine orders, inventory reports, wastage, returns, and transfers
- Skills in providing technical assistance and education to vaccine providers on program management
- Proficiency in using the SIMON statewide immunization registry for data collection and quality assurance
- Experience triaging and resolving vaccine storage and handling incidents
Full Job Description
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Under the general supervision of the Program Manager I (Vaccine Operations Manager),performs activities according to federal and state policies, procedures, and laws related to vaccine ordering, distribution, and SIMON data collection. Collaborates with regional and central office staff to assure effective and efficient provision of services. Participates a member of the Vaccine Provider Operations Unit within the Division of Immunization and Prevention.
Performs a range of Vaccine Management activities for participating federal and state vaccine program providers that include, but are not limited to. Review, process, and finalize submission of provider vaccine orders, inventory reports, vaccine wastage, returns, and transfers via federal and/or state agency software applications. Assist providers regarding the return or waste of non-viable vaccine and share best-practice prevention measures to eliminate wastage and minimize monetary loss. Exercise independent judgment to process and approve provider vaccine orders, including requesting overdue or missing information or adjusting requested amounts based on ordering trends. Review vaccine storage unit temperature monitoring reports submitted with vaccine orders to determine if storage and handling events have occurred within vaccine storage units; and, if so, determine the level and severity, escalating as needed to the Vaccine Manager. Coordinate vaccine orders, vaccine payment authorizations, and non-viable vaccine returns for the Fee for Service (FFS) vaccine program. Deliver ongoing technical assistance and education for vaccine providers on all aspects of vaccine program management based on current federal and state guidance.
SIMON Technical Assistance: Performs vaccine management data collection functions via the statewide immunization registry (SIMON) to generate data reports that aid vaccine program quality assurance activities conducted by the Vaccine Manager, including assessing and monitoring vaccine order patterns, vaccine loss and wastage, and vaccine utilization among participating vaccine program providers. Serves as a lead resource regarding SIMON’s available reports and functionalities that support quality assurance activities. Triages, follows-up, and resolves reported Storage and Handling incidents among enrolled vaccine providers. Attends/participates in scheduled trainings, workshops, in-services, meetings and disseminates information as appropriate.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of experience with software applications related to managing data for Immunization systems. Two (2) or more years of experience in public health/public administration related work within state/federal government.
Additional Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant position positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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