Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

Lead LPN/Vaccine Coordinator – Pediatric Medicine

Under the guidance and support of the Director of Nursing, the Lead LPN/Vaccine Coordinator provides clinical leadership, ensuring coordination of patient care and oversight of nursing and MA staff within the Pediatric Medicine Department. The Lead LPN/Vaccine Coordinator serves as a resource for staff, while collaborating with providers and leadership to optimize workflow, ensure adherence to clinical standards and regulation policies to ensure the promotion of high-quality patient care for the pediatric population. The Lead LPN/Vaccine Coordinator ensures coordination, storage and distribution of both state and federal vaccines per DPH guidelines.

Schedule: Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00pm

Pay Range: $73,236.90 - $87,859.20 annually*

* The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits:

5.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Required Qualifications:

1. License to practice as an LPN from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and BA/BS degree or higher in health and human services required.
2. Minimum 3-5 years of pediatric clinical nursing experience, community/FQHC or primary care setting required.
3. Experience with vaccine programs (i.e VFC) and inventory management strongly preferred.
4. Prior leadership or management experience is strongly preferred.
5. Knowledge of health, social services, and funding sources preferred.
6. Appropriate continuing education is required.
7. Maintain current certification in CPR at the healthcare level required.
8. Strong computer knowledge; Epic experience preferred.
9. Bilingual (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred.
10. Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information required.

Competencies:

1. Always projects a positive attitude about HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.
2. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, staff, and other agencies.
3. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
4. Ability to remain well organized and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced clinic.
5. Must be culturally competent and strongly committed to the care of underserved populations.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.