Compiles and maintains accounts payable records.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews all invoices and credit card statements for accuracy and obtains approval prior to payment.
• Codes all incoming invoices and enters in accounting software.
• Assists the Controller in developing, implementing and maintaining systems regarding accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to and updating agency policies and procedures.
• Prepares, updates and maintains accounts payable reports and analyses, spreadsheets, and accounts payable files.
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing invoices.
• Reconciles purchase order, contracts, and other supporting documentation with invoices.
• Prepares batch check runs and ACH transactions and coordinates with board members, CEO, CFO, and COO to obtain signatures.
• Researches vendor statements and perform account reconciliation as needed.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries as the first point of contact.
• Maintains clean and accurate master vendor file within the accounting software.
• Procures IRS-required documentation from vendors to include W-9 forms.
• Generates vendor 1099 forms and corrections as well as processes IRS B and P notices as required.
• Assists with grant billing as required by providing supporting documentation or making adjustments.
• Oversee the research and reconciling of all incoming laboratory service invoices for accuracy and determine the grant eligibility for each patient.
• Renews annual Tax Exempt Certificate and Charitable Organization Registration with the state.
• Distribute payments to vendors as backup to Accounting Clerk.
• Reconciles petty cash.
• Assists with annual audit as well as monthly and year end closings.
• Performs other duties as required to support CFO, Controller and department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of IRS payment reporting requirements and regulations
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• Blackbaud Accounting Level I
• Cabinet
• Docuware
• eclinicalWorks

Training and Experience or Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Accounting or 3-4 years’ experience in accounting field. Certification as an Accounts Payable Manager and Certified Payment Reporting Specialist preferred, must obtain within 6 months of hire if not currently held.

The qualified candidate will possess a high level of professional accountability, excellent organizational and time management skills, and have the ability to function autonomously with minimal direct supervision. The candidate will maintain all clinical functions and assist in telemedicine visits at the Huntsville Clinic.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including physical assessments, triage, preparing the patient for the provider, assists the provider as needed, provide patient education, vaccinations, provide medication education, and administer medications as ordered by the provider.
• Assists Provider (s), with refilling medications, reviewing lab results, facilitating referrals and prior authorizations with appropriate documentation
• Triage patients via telephone and walk-in. Report abnormal findings to provider and complete orders, as needed.
• Provides patient education
• Report any significant patient reactions to medications or procedures immediately to the provider or supervisor.
• Oversee quality improvement projects as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Completes data collection, documentation and data entry.
• Performs phlebotomy and CLIA waived testing as necessary.
• Participate in special clinic projects, i.e. vaccination clinic, season clinic and homeless clinic
• Responsible for maintaining and preparing telemedicine equipment as needed.
• Assists with training clinical staff on telemedicine equipment, as needed.
• Document results of HPI, ROS, and aspects of physical exam in an electronic medical record (EMR) systems, as directed by the provider.
• Review daily charts with providers to address patient preventive healthcare maintenance, immunization schedule, potential risk factors and CDSS alerts.
• Ensures that provider orders are completed.
• Performs Echocardiogram testing.
• Refill medications as ordered by providers.
• Assist SW staff with required refills for ADAP, PAP and Curant programs and distributes medications accordingly.
• Process and send PAP smear specimens to Thrive lab and enter results into EMR and CareWare.
• Assist in evaluation of patient encounters for coding in the EMR for all procedures completed to optimize billing.
• Make, track, and complete referrals to area specialists.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Sanitize and restock supplies in exam room as needed.
• Reviewing results of labs drawn on a weekly basis, and follow-up on pending results. Ensure that results are documented in EMR and CAREWare.
• Collaborate with clinical and other departments in patient care.
• Monitor and hand out ADAP medications, and maintain spreadsheet for monthly order to ADAP pharmacy, as needed.
• Occasional travel to satellite clinics for clinical assistance as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings with possible travel to other sites.
• Provide coverage for late clinic as scheduled by supervisor.
• Maintain active CPR certification
• All other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic assessment skills and knowledge of anatomy.
• Knowledge of medications, side effects, and management of side effects.
• Knowledge of HIV and STD disease transmission preferred.
• Basic computer literacy including, but not limited to, electronic medical record (EMR) software and Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in venipuncture technique.
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and commitment to safeguarding client information.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have license and insurance in good standing.
• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.
• Ability to work with patients, significant others and family members from diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, and walk between office buildings.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• eClinical Works
• CAREWare

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a nurse in the State of Alabama
• Preferred 2 years nursing experience
• Prior work experience in a clinic setting preferred
• Bilingual a plus.

Manage Accounting department providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all agency activities that will assist management and the CFO in making educated economic decisions about the agency's future.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department ensuring the accurate and timely monthly financial closing and distribution of financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This would include, but is not limited to, monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, grant reconciliations, budget and historical variance analyses and balance sheet account analysis.
• Supervise all department staff, including work allocation, training, problem resolution, and annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee the activities of the 3^rd party billing vendor, ensuring accurate billing, denial and appeals management, maximum reimbursement and timely collections of all patient accounts. Ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, credit card expenditures, purchasing, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control.
• Review and approve all program expenditures including all reimbursements and fund requests. Monitor program budgets including approval of allowable and unallowable costs.
• Oversee the activities of accounts receivable to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable components including grant billings, cash receipts, etc.
• Will stay current on industry standards to ensuring our financial systems and accounting practices stay current with regulations and staying in compliance with HRSA requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the agency's value.
• Monitors 340B Income and communicates with representative when an issue arises.
• Organizes and leads the 340B Committee meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Approves coding of deposits for accurate financial statement presentation.
• Reviews and updates Accounting Policies and Procedures when necessary.
• Approves purchases up to $1,000 within the department.
• Respond to CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his/her financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Alternative to the Grants Accountant and the General Ledger Accountant when necessary.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• eClinical Works
• CAREWare
• Financial Edge- Administrator
• Cabinet
• Acrobat Pro

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and three (3) years’ experience working with automated accounting or financial systems. At least two years supervisory experience.

Special Note

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) certificate and two years of professional computer accounting systems analysis experience.

Grant accounting experience preferred.

Experience with Blackbaud or similar non-profit accounting systems preferred. 

Experience in a medical environment is also preferred. 

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be a part of the collaborative team with the other physicians, nurse practitioners and ancillary staff to provide primary healthcare services and comprehensive health and the coordination of all services necessary for health promotion, maintenance, rehabilitation and the prevention of disease and disability.  This is a part time position working 2 or 3 days a week.

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adolescents and adults, primarily, and pediatrics patients, occasionally.
• HPI, physical exam, orders for testing, consultations, outside referrals and other necessary data should be documented and appropriate to each diagnosis being addressed according to Evidence Based Medicine as recommended by the American Board of Family Medicine, American Cancer Society, USPSTF, and up to date.
• Serve as a collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners according to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners standards.
• Document all findings and pertinent data in EMR.
• Serve on rotation for after-hours answering service (i.e. “on call” for remote phone calls; no in house call).
• Close out all charts in a time frame determined by the CFO, COO, and CMO.
• Ensure that treatment orders are carried out.
• Screen and refer clients to other community service providers as appropriate.
• Lead patient-care team meetings.
• Provide minor office based surgical procedures including minor I&D, suturing, simple biopsies and removal of minor lesions, EKG review, and possible bedside/point of care ultrasound use.
• Utilize data from all sources to support a diagnosis or differential diagnosis.
• Utilize evidence based medicine to guide choice of appropriate treatment for the diagnosis.
• Work collaboratively with Chief Medical Officer to review and treat complex patients and/or refer patients if not within your scope to appropriate specialist.
• Assist in precepting all medical students and residents as needed.
• Ensure clinic’s objectives regarding documentation, billing, patient engagement, and healthcare quality are met.
• Promote clinic’s services to patients and the local community.
• Assist in developing health care protocols, procedures and forms as appropriate in order to standardize and improve care.
• Maintain continuing education as required by the American Medical Association and American Board of Family Medicine to ensure continued licensure and employment.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Committee and QI projects as assigned.
• Assume all other responsibilities that are assigned by Chief Medical Officer or Chief Operating Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge base for the management of health issues generally considered part of Family Medicine and primary care.
• Knowledge base for managing HIV and Hepatitis C or willingness to acquire this knowledge under direction of Chief Medical Officer.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients about their disease to establish patient understanding and commitment to care.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationship with patients to encourage compliance during care.
• Ability to work with patients, significant others and staff from diverse populations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients.
• Ability to effectively and cooperatively communicate with staff and colleagues.
• Ability to organize, present, and offer education and training programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with other healthcare personnel and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM)                                                
• M.D. or D.O. with a specialty in family or general practice medicine with at least 2 to 4 years of experience preferred

The HR generalist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, labor relations, affirmative action and employment equity programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as directed.
• Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action.
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Maintains and processes all Unemployment Notices of Entitlement and potential charges in a timely, efficient manner. Attends unemployment hearings when necessary.
• Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (reviews applications, interviews).
• Acts as an employee relations specialist.
• Monitors tardy and absenteeism reports and ensures proper documentation is issued on employees who have excessive tardiness or absenteeism problems.
• Maintains, updates and distributes the employee phone list.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9.
• Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner (i.e., three months, six months, one year and yearly thereafter).
• Reports, maintains and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.
• Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation or changes. Verifies benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment.
• Administers COBRA for group health plans.
• Acts as payroll and time clock backup for Director.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Knowledge of employment law
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to be discrete and ethical
• Ability to manage employee conflicts and solve problems

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• Cabinet

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree and two years HR experience; or six years of HR experience can substitute for the required education and training experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; obtaining height and weight measurements; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes as needed; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment; assists Provider during exams as needed
• Prepares and administers medications, immunizations and therapeutic injections as ordered and directed by the Provider while following 340b and ADAP guidelines; explain ordered procedures or treatments to patients.
• Assists Provider (s), with refilling medications, reviewing lab results, facilitating referrals and prior authorizations with appropriate documentation.
• Review daily charts with providers to address patient preventive healthcare maintenance, immunization schedule, potential risk factors and CDSS alerts.
• Make, track, and complete referrals to area specialists.
• Performs Echocardiogram testing
• Report any significant patient reactions to medications or procedures immediately to the provider or supervisor.
• Provide coverage for late clinic as scheduled by supervisor.
  Assist in the evaluation of patient encounters in regards to coding in the EMR for procedures to optimize billing.
• Notify patient of lab results, procedure results and referral appointments.
• Assist SW staff with required medication refills for ADAP, PAP or Curant programs and distributes medications accordingly.
• Input patient data into eClinicalWorks, CareWare and other appropriate computer applications.
• Sanitize exam rooms and restock supplies used as needed.
• Set up AV equipment for Telemedicine and assist Provider(s) in seeing patients via Telemedicine.
• Participate in team/staff meetings.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Maintain active CPR certification.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA laws
• Other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and commitment to safeguarding client information.

• Knowledge of HIV and STI transmission, prevention, treatment, and disease processes

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Basic computer literacy skills including but not limited to EMR, MS, Excel and CAREWare.

• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.

• Ability to work with diverse populations including patients, their families and caregivers, and staff

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, and walk between office buildings.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• eClinicalWorks
• CAREWare

Minimum Qualifications and Required Certifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or as a Certified Clinical
• Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Health Career Association (NAH).
• A Certificate, Diploma or Associates degree in Medical Assistant
• CPR Certification
• Bilingual preferred

Special Note: Every two years, successfully complete 10 C.E.U.s in medically related courses.

This position is responsible for working with the Director of Health Education to plan and implement project tasks including the coordination of Project nGage Hybrid Randomized Control Trial (“nGage”). 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Health Education, coordinate nGage research study activities.
• Deliver the nGage intervention with fidelity following all implementation requirements and standards.
• Recruit and enroll nGage intervention participants (subjects) and Support Confidants.
• Participate in all nGage study-related professional development trainings and study team meetings.
• Conduct HIV and viral hepatitis C rapid testing.
• Assist in the development of outreach and marketing materials to promote recruitment for and participation in nGage.
• Recruit, screen, and engage individuals for Health Education programs and services, including HIV and viral hepatitis C rapid testing, PrEP, and other prevention services.
• Provide health educational expertise in the forms of presentations, informational table events and overall outreach in the community.
• Coordinates with other Thrive Alabama departments and community resources to facilitate linkage to confirmatory testing and HIV medical care for HIV-positive clients.
• Provide tailored and culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate educational materials for youth, minorities, people who use drugs, and the LGTBQ+ community.
• Facilitate the establishment of memoranda of agreement (MOA) and memoranda of understanding (MOU) among the Health Education department and community partners.
• Submit all required data entry into REDCap, CAREWare, HADIS, eClinicalWorks and other data collection tools as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all grant and contract objectives.
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities and initiatives.
• Attend local, regional, and state HIV planning meetings, trainings and conferences.
• Complete and submit monthly/quarterly reports to the Director of Health Education. 
• Attend regular Health Education and staff development meetings.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and current knowledge on trends in program and HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis C, STIs, PrEP, and other related topics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention and disease process.
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements
• Ability to interact effectively with clients from diverse populations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with other community organizations and the public.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• CAREWare
• HADIS
• eClinicalWorks
• REDCap

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in counseling or social work and two (2) years experience in social work or HIV prevention, treatment or care.  Experience in HIV testing preferred.

Special Note

Must maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License.  Some evening and weekend will be expected.

As an Outreach Specialist you will be a liaison for infectious and chronic disease prevention and education for the community. Duties will include conducting outreach events, HIV testing and conducting Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct HIV Testing on assigned clinic days, Mobile Testing Unit and outreach as scheduled for population of focus.
• Participate in outreach events for testing, community education, and HIV awareness.
• Regular communication with other departments for continuity of care and referrals.
• Network with other agencies for referrals.
• Recruit and collect interest surveys to direct scope of PrEP program.
• Complete Post-Test Education sessions for eligible clients.
• Facilitate high impact intervention sessions with fidelity.
• Readily available to engage and educate the community on chronic and infectious disease, not limited to HIV and STD’s.
• Provide health educational expertise in the forms of presentations, informational table events and overall outreach in the community.
• Provide tailored and culturally sensitive educational materials for youth, minorities and the LGTBQ community.
• Work collaboratively with other LGBTQ and allied agencies for outreach aimed at building organizational capacity.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll individuals for health education programs.
• Recruit, screen, and interview individuals for role model stories.
• Assists Evaluator in the collection of preliminary Community Identification Data.
• Collect and organize outreach data from intervention volunteers/peers for reporting.
• Maintains accurate records through data entry and monthly reporting, and participates in annual grant meetings and audits;
• Submit program reports to Director and Data Analyst as required.
• Attend community-based meetings as assigned.
• Attend regular Health Education and staff development meetings.
• Works with supervisor and Development/Marketing department on promotion of events and outreach materials.
• Assist in other functions or duties in the department as needed.
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities and initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules
• Knowledge of the basics of HIV transmission, disease process and prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with diverse populations

Software Access

• Microsoft Office

• CAREWare

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and at least one year experience in outreach, recruiting, public health, communication or social work.

1 year HIV testing, outreach experience, APS certification or Substance Abuse prevention experience preferred. 

Bilingual preferred

Special Note

Must maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License.  Evening and weekend work is required.

The incumbent in this position serves as a vital member of the healthcare team by utilizing phlebotomy skills to obtain samples from patients for analysis. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by established venipuncture and capillary techniques (adult and pediatric), as well as urine or other samples as ordered by the clinician.
• Process, package, and route specimens to the appropriate laboratory while maintaining specimen integrity by approved laboratory methods.
• Run routine CLIA-waived in-office tests (e.g., urine pregnancy, strep A, influenza, urine dipstick). Ensure Quality Control is performed and documented.  Troubleshoot if QC is out of acceptable range.
• Ensure safe handling of blood products and proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Assist in compliance with OSHA standards and AAC policies and procedures for infection control by maintaining a clean and sterile environment, including daily cleaning of the lab and emptying of biohazard bags.
• Maintain log book(s) for specimens sent each day.
• Receive and enter lab results into the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) and CAREWare.
• Maintain Temperature logs twice a day on the laboratory refrigerator, freezer and room temp. Troubleshoot if temperatures are out of range.
• Inventory control of laboratory supplies.
• Review pending labs and investigate if any are missing.
• Report equipment or lab deviations to lab supervisor, take action to remediate.
• Collaborate with providers and Director of Nursing to discuss updates on clinical lab tests and specimen collection.
• Conducts investigation into receiving lab or collection discrepancies. Presents resolutions to supervisor.
• Assist at ancillary sites as needed.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Project.
• Provide coverage at other Thrive Alabama facilities as needed.
• Maintain Phlebotomy certification
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic concepts of HIV transmission, prevention and disease process.
• Knowledge of specific laboratory solutions, materials, and media necessary to perform duties.
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and commitment to safeguarding client information.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry, including Microsoft Excel and EMRs.
• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.
• Ability to work with patients, significant others and family members from diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, and walk between office buildings.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office
• eClinical Works
• CAREWare

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and at least one (1) year of laboratory experience.

Certification in Phlebotomy from an accredited college or technical school may substitute for the required experience.    

The incumbent in this position will assist the Director of Nursing with the daily supervision of all clinical functions. This position will lead a team of nurses, medical assistants and lab staff. He or she reports directly to the Director of Nursing while working collaboratively with members of Senior Leadership, Providers and other staff to provide quality primary care to persons living across North Alabama.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to clinical support staff to ensure that all triage management, referrals to external providers, completion of physician orders, documentation of findings, and creation of a mutually developed plan of patient care, clinical coverage and in-office procedures (time sheets and PTO requests) are carried out in an appropriate and efficient manner.
• Oversee and coordinate all day-to-day patient care activities and operations and identify opportunities for improvement in conjunction with advice from Director of Nursing.
• Provide assistance in supervision to clinical support in satellite clinics, lab and wellness clinic.
• Manage and coordinate clinical services adhering to federal guidelines, state guidelines, clinical standards and funding requirements.
• Provide supervision for clinical staff during extended clinic hours on a rotating schedule.
• Collaborate with assigned clinical staff to maintain the in-house 340b medication orders and inventory to ensure the resources are allocated appropriately.
• Serve as a backup to employee health nurse to ensure that staff participates in the employee health program (i.e., infection control), including exposure control plans, annual screenings and vaccinations.
• Serve as Immprint officer for Vaccine for Children Program and any ADPH Adult vaccine programs.
• Order VFC vaccines from CDC as needed.
• Serve as backup for clinical support staff when needed
• Assist with hiring and the performance evaluation clinic support staff.
• Train and supervise assigned clinical staff to include orientation, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Ensure nurses and medical assistants adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
• Provide medical education to clinical support staff, as needed.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, assist in developing and implementing all clinical policies and procedures.
• Precept students at Bachelor level or below
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop annual goals and measurable objectives for your assigned clinic staff.
• Maintain active CPR certification.
• Complete all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of concepts and principles of infectious disease in adult patients living with HIV.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of primary care
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of sexually transmitted diseases
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of pediatric care
• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
• Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office and other database use.
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients.
• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with people from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, and walk between office buildings.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office

• eClinical Works

• CAREWare

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama and one of the following: (1) bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with three years of nursing management experience; or (2) an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) with five years of nursing management experience. 

 This position is considered a management position and requires a 4 week notice of resignation to qualify for full payment of accrued PTO up to 80 hours.

The Vaccine Clinic Nurse is responsible for provision and management of patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations. The Vaccine Clinic Nurse administers vaccines and educates patients regarding vaccines.  The Clinic Nurse delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares station for vaccinating process
• Prepares the vaccine for administration
• Generate vaccination record cards
• Educates patients about vaccine indications, side effects and adverse events for vaccines that are administered in the clinic setting to include, but not limited to, COVID-19 and Influenza.
• Validates patient ID and health history tracking for each vaccine dose
• Administers vaccines and provides patient care as needed.
• Monitors patients who receive vaccinations for adverse events as needed
• Responsible for vaccine inventory management and vaccine supplies. Documents in company EMR system, IMMPRINT and Covid Vaccine Finder.
• Serves as the Vaccine Coordinator.
• Maintains clinical standards and all infectious disease practices according to protocols
• Follows current guidelines, regulations, requirements and best practices on COVID-19 vaccinations and mitigation practices
• Follows cold chain requirements and ensures no waste of vaccine
• Gathers data for GPRA, UDS and other clinical measures as needed.
• Supports the Data Analyst and other parties responsible for yearly UDS submissions in the Health Center’s annual UDS reporting by troubleshooting technical issues of UDS clinical application.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and families from diverse populations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with other healthcare personnel and the agencies or organizations.
• Computer literacy and proficiency.
• Knowledge of EHR/EMR systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: One year of clinical nursing experience.

Required: Current Alabama RN or LPN license. Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.