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County of Monterey, CA

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III

Salinas, CA · On-site

$9.9K - $13K/mo

In this role, the PHN III is responsible for coordinating immunization program activities, including oversight of Vaccines for Children (VFC) program requirements, vaccine management, and ensuring ...

County of Monterey

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III

Salinas, CA

$9.9K - $13K/mo

In this role, the PHN III is responsible for coordinating immunization program activities, including oversight of Vaccines for Children (VFC) program requirements, vaccine management, and ensuring ...

Gregg County, TX

$23K - $24K/yr

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES: 1. Check in patients at front window for the Immunization Clinic 2. Answer ... Coordinator with the Gregg County Vaccine Awareness Coalition 6. Other duties as assigned by ...

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How much do immunization coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for immunization coordinator in the United States is $57,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Immunization Coordinator vs Public Health Nurse?

AspectImmunization CoordinatorPublic Health Nurse
CertificationsCPR, immunization certification, public health trainingRN license, public health certification
Work EnvironmentClinics, community outreach, vaccination sitesCommunity health settings, clinics, schools
Employer & IndustryPublic health departments, clinicsPublic health agencies, hospitals
Primary FocusManaging immunization programs and recordsProviding health education and direct patient care

While both roles work within public health settings, the Immunization Coordinator primarily manages vaccination programs and records, whereas the Public Health Nurse provides broader health services and education. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges Immunization Coordinators face in ensuring vaccine compliance, and how are they typically addressed?

Immunization Coordinators often encounter challenges such as keeping up with changing vaccine schedules, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and addressing vaccine hesitancy among patients or staff. To manage these, they frequently implement reminder and recall systems, provide ongoing staff training, and work closely with public health authorities to stay updated on best practices. Building strong communication channels within the healthcare team and with patients is key to overcoming these obstacles and maintaining high immunization rates.

What does an Immunization Coordinator do?

An Immunization Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing immunization programs within a healthcare organization or public health department. Their duties include managing vaccine inventory, ensuring compliance with immunization protocols, training staff, and maintaining accurate records. They also serve as a resource for up-to-date vaccine information and often conduct outreach to promote immunization awareness in the community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Immunization Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Immunization Coordinator, you need a background in public health, nursing, or a related field, along with knowledge of immunization practices and program management. Familiarity with immunization registries, data management software, and CDC guidelines is typically required. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills help in coordinating vaccination efforts and educating staff and the community. These competencies are essential for ensuring effective immunization programs, maintaining public health standards, and achieving high vaccination coverage.
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Infographic showing various Immunization Coordinator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,202 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Immunization Coordinator (Poway/Lakeside)

Immunization Coordinator (Poway/Lakeside)

Neighborhood Healthcare

Poway, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Neighborhood Healthcare rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

ABOUT US:
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.
**Works schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule, with workdays in Poway (Monday & Tuesday), Lakeside (Thursday & Friday), and alternating Wednesdays between locations.
ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE
The Immunization Coordinator will ensure the immunization program has adequate supply of vaccines to administer to patients. This role will work with the immunization team to ensure vaccines are administered in compliance with standard guidelines and regulations. This position is required to float to other clinics to provide immunization program support as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Validates immunization information and enter missing data to eClinicalWorks (eCW), California Immunization Registry (CAIR), and immunization cards to ensure accuracy
  • Works with Immunization Team to identify the correct vaccine, order, and dosage for patients
  • Administers injections and vaccination information sheets (VIS) to patients
  • Schedules vaccine appointments for patients, including recall appointment for additional vaccines
  • Runs missed opportunity reports to add on to recall list
  • Provides quarterly and PRN updated vaccine in-services and information to current medical assistant (MA) staff
  • Monitors vaccine inventory; including ordering vaccines, checking vaccine expiration dates, monitoring/maintaining temperature logs, and cleaning refrigerators/freezers
  • Performs bi-weekly and PRN counts to maintain accurate inventory
  • Uses and stores vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) guidelines
  • Generates and provides management immunization reports, as directed
  • Works with MA Trainer to provide immunization training to other MAs, as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • High school/GED required
  • Medical Assistant certification required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines- may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.
  • One year administering vaccines experience preferred
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) may be required by site

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Knowledgeable about and experience with immunizations
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent planning and organizational ability
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs/weight
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)
  • Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
  • Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
  • Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
  • Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
  • Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
  • Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
  • Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
  • Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
  • Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay Range: $24.95 to $34.93 per hour, depending on experience.
Compensation Disclosure:The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
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