Vaccine Coordinator / Inventory Specialist
Pay Grade: E
Job Code: FET040
Who we are. We protect lives. 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 preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Receives, stores, and distributes vaccines, medications, and medical supplies according to health department needs; maintains inventory by checking shelves and reordering standard items as required. Ensures proper handling of perishable supplies.
As a Vaccine Coordinator/ Inventory Specialist within the Specialty Care Clinic at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors stock of vaccines, medications, and medical supplies.
- Orders vaccines, medications, and medical supplies as needed.
- Receives orders of vaccines, medications, and medical supplies and stores them appropriately.
- Rotates stock to ensure use of vaccines, medications, and medical supplies prior to expiration. Returns expired stock.
- Maintains neat and orderly supply areas.
- Reconciles inventory and generates inventory reports.
- Monitors temperature and humidity in clinic and vaccine storage areas.
- Transports vaccines and laboratory specimens.
- Schedules or performs routine maintenance of medical equipment.
- Assists with vaccine program quality assurance and accountability, including audits of immunization documentation from schools and childcare facilities and follow up with families of patients who are not up to date on vaccinations by 24 months of age.
- Maintain documentation required for laboratory (CLIA) compliance.
- Miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management; or Six (6) months of experience at the lower level Purchasing Agent Technician (FET039) or equivalent position.
Annual salary $36,000 plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
