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Relief Pharmacist

Owensboro, KY · On-site

Whether you're counseling patients, administering immunizations, mentoring pharmacy technicians, or expanding clinical services, you'll play an important role in helping families live healthier lives ...

Meijer

Relief Pharmacist

Lexington, KY

Whether you're counseling patients, administering immunizations, mentoring pharmacy technicians, or expanding clinical services, you'll play an important role in helping families live healthier lives ...

Meijer

Whether you're counseling patients, administering immunizations, mentoring pharmacy technicians, or expanding clinical services, you'll play an important role in helping families live healthier lives ...

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Medical Assistant

Louisville, KY

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Flu Immunization (within current season) Trusted Medical, PLLC participates in the E-Verify program. Trusted Medical is a drug-free workplace. Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and ...

Meijer

Relief Pharmacist

Lexington, KY · On-site

Whether you're counseling patients, administering immunizations, mentoring pharmacy technicians, or expanding clinical services, you'll play an important role in helping families live healthier lives ...

Meijer

Relief Pharmacist

Richmond, KY

Whether you're counseling patients, administering immunizations, mentoring pharmacy technicians, or expanding clinical services, you'll play an important role in helping families live healthier lives ...

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What is an immunization?

An immunization job typically involves administering vaccines to patients to protect against infectious diseases. Professionals in this role, such as nurses or medical assistants, educate patients on vaccine benefits, maintain immunization records, and follow safety protocols. They may work in clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, or public health organizations. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of vaccine guidelines, and good communication skills are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone in an immunization role?

A professional working in immunization typically spends their day administering vaccines, screening patients for eligibility, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring for adverse reactions. They also provide education to patients about vaccine schedules and address any concerns or hesitations. Collaboration with other healthcare staff, ensuring proper storage and handling of vaccines, and adhering to strict safety and documentation protocols are key components of the job. This role requires strong organizational skills to keep up with vaccination schedules and public health initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the immunization position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an immunization role, you need a solid understanding of vaccine administration, infection control protocols, and public health guidelines, usually supported by a healthcare degree or certification such as a nursing license or medical assistant credential. Familiarity with vaccine management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and cold chain monitoring tools is essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to provide patient education are valuable soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe, efficient immunization delivery and foster trust with patients and the community.

What are the most commonly searched types of Immunization jobs in Kentucky?

The most popular types of Immunization jobs in Kentucky are:

What cities in Kentucky are hiring for Immunization jobs?

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Infographic showing various Immunization job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Fort Campbell, KY • On-site, Remote

$53K - $69K/yr

Full-time

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About the Position: This postion is with the Defense Health Agency; Defense Health Network East. Located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Family Medicine at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
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  • Provide practical nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions, performing tasks such as recording vital signs, ordering labs.
  • Perform direct nursing care to clinic patients via telemedicine and face-to-face care to include triage, procedures, nurse-managed protocols, medication management, and administrative duties.
  • Conduct focused nursing assessments and contribute to the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Administer prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed.
  • Provide patient and family education tailored to specific medical conditions, treatment plans, and recovery goals
  • Assist educating patients to include diet, personal hygiene, acute or chronic illness, preventative health measures, development, immunizations, use of medical devices, and addresses questions about ongoing care.
  • Track laboratory results, radiology orders and referral results to completion, and assisting in making future appointments.

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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
  • This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
  • This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Practical Nurse (Outpatient) :
Licensure: A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as measuring vital signs to assess, monitor, or detect changes in patients; screening or updating patient medical records within an automated healthcare system; and assisting with routine procedures for assigned patients. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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