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Pay Grade: I

Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the entire population as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Vaccine Logistics Associate located in Atlanta, GA to join the Division of Health Protection, Immunization Section.

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Job Responsibilities:

The Vaccine Logistics Associate serves as a contact between the Georgia Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Distribution Center, and public and private providers enrolled in the VFC Program .

The primary responsibility of the Vaccine Logistics Associate is to provide technical assistance to VFC enrolled providers regarding public funded vaccine receipt, storage, inventory management, temperature excursion, replacement and return compliance.

The Vaccine Logistics Associate conducts routine review of provider vaccine inventory and wastage to determine compliance with VFC vaccine storage and handling, wastage, and replacement policies. The Vaccine Logistics Associate monitors the status of public funded vaccine shipments to ensure vaccine is received in viable condition. Using the CDC PEARS database, the Vaccine Logistics Associate reviews pending corrective actions to identify providers with noncompliance infractions that require vaccine replacement, distribute corrective action and replacement letters, and monitor open cases to ensure compliance is reached within 30 days.

An individual serving in this position, in addition to meeting the general requirements, must also be self-motivated, have excellent customer service and communication skills, possess problem solving skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills in order complete assignments in the designated timeframe.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs job duties with minimal supervision.
• Monitors, assess and evaluates VFC providers to determine compliance with VFC vaccine management, storage and handling policies and guidelines.
• Provides administrative support to the Georgia Immunization Program VFC Section.
• Provides technical assistance and advice to public and private healthcare providers and the general public to educate, develop, implement and improve immunization practices'.
• Compiles daily reports and submits in appropriate format within specified timeframe.
• Works with VFC Coordinator to develop and implement long and short term goals for the VFC section.
• Participates in Public Health Emergency response as needed.

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