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Indiana Immunization Coalition

Vaccine Clinnic Intern

I kept patient records accurate and up to date, checked insurance eligibility, and made sure all information was properly documented in the clinic system. I reviewed immunization records to see which vaccines were needed and shared clear recommendations with patients. I also helped support community mobile vaccine clinics and assisted with office tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities and Projects

  1. Accurately enter and manage patient information within clinic systems

  2. Verify patient Medicaid eligibility using the Indiana Medicaid for Providers website and document insurance status

  3.  Review immunization records through the Indiana CHIRP( Children & Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program) system to identify vaccines due and provide recommendations to patients

  4.  Assist with the setup and operation of the Indiana Immunization Coalition’s mobile vaccine clinics at community locations, including schools and workplaces

  5.  Support staff with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations

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Learning Objectives and Outcomes

  • Accurately manage patient information by entering and updating records in clinic systems while protecting patient privacy and following healthcare guidelines.

  • Verify and document insurance coverage by using the Indiana Medicaid for Providers website to confirm eligibility and properly record insurance status in patient files.

  • Review immunization records and identify needed vaccines by checking patient history in Indiana CHIRP (Children & Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program) and recommending vaccines that are due.

  • Assist with community vaccination clinics by helping set up and support mobile vaccine events organized by the Indiana Immunization Coalition at schools, workplaces, and other community sites.

  • Support daily clinic operations by completing general administrative tasks to help maintain an organized and efficient healthcare environment.

Personal Development

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  • Strengthened attention to detail by accurately looking for their vaccine record and insurance 

  • Gained experience using healthcare systems such as CHIRP and Medicaid portals 

  • Improved communication skills when explaining vaccine recommendations to patients

  • Develop an understanding of patient confidentiality and data privacy practices

  • Enhanced organizational skills while managing multiple clinic tasks

  • Built teamwork skills by supporting clinic staff and community events 

Academic Connections

My class in Influencing Public Health helped me a lot during my internship with the Indiana Immunization Coalition. In class, I learned how public health workers use education, communication, and policies to improve health in the community. During my internship, I saw this in real life when I helped with reviewing immunization records and supporting vaccine outreach efforts.

This course helped me understand why it is important to share clear and correct information about vaccines. It also showed me how communication can influence people to make better health decisions and stay up to date with their immunizations.

From my internship, I also learned that real public health work is more fast-paced than what we see in class. Sometimes you have to quickly and handle different situations at once.

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