Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its two hospitals: Ben Taub and LBJ.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its hospitals — Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson — achieved Pathway to Excellence™ designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

JOB SUMMARY: The HPV Vaccine and Vaping Prevention Care Coordinator Data Specialist shall assist the Mammography Program Management senior nurse case manager and/or senior care coordinator in maintaining the Pediatric HPV Vaccine and Vaping Database. Additional responsibilities include scheduling of follow-up appointments for additional vaccines or assessment for nicotine use and assisting with education and outreach activities. The Care Coordinator Data Specialist shall also verify compliance with financial and other eligibility requirements as outlined by the funding sources Chassis, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Medicare, and Medicaid, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Degrees: High school Diploma or GED

Work Experience: Five (5) or more years in a primary or specialty health care setting possibly including experience in medical records, appointment center and eligibility.

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Bilingual Skills Preferred
Writing /Correspondence
Writing /Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing 45_WPM

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms

Work Schedule: Flexible, Overtime, Travel

Other Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Publisher. May also use Chassis Eligibility software and Epic.

Equipment Operated: Computer and fax. Basic use of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel and Publisher. Basic use of Cadence, Chassis Eligibility and Epic