Canton WIC Assistant (PT Hourly)

Overview

Part-time Starting Salary: $17.41 (28 work hours/week)

Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid driver’s license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is an open examination.  To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card.  Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D. be at least 18 years of age.

Position Summary: Dual trained public health clerk and clinic assistant. Performs general duties in a noisy, fast-paced setting and must be knowledgeable in and adhere to WIC policies and procedures. WIC Assistant engages in repetitive clerical work and must be able to multi-task, assist to facilitate and manage the WIC clinic, perform WIC clinic anthropometric measurements, generalized WIC laboratory and administrative duties, and related work as required. He/she must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to maintain accurate data and statistics and be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the job. All Staff must adhere to the confidentiality requirements of the WIC Program. Under the general supervision of the WIC Supervisor and/or his/her representative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

50% Clerical (Participant related)

Providing services for WIC eligibility including scheduling, documenting and completing the appropriate WIC application.
Answering phones and directing calls.
Providing voter registration forms.
Screening for immunization records.
Registering clients for clinic.
25% Clerical (Non-participant related)

Completing non-direct participant related services such as mailing appointment reminders, checking and pulling charts, completing transfers, taking meeting minutes, tracking show rates, maintaining supply inventory and ordering supplies as needed; utilizing Microsoft Office and other computer programs specific to WIC; opening daily mail and sorting; maintaining accurate statistics for various annual and monthly reports; and being mindful of record retention requirements.

20% Clinic Assistant

Performing clinical procedures including but not limited to heights, weights, and hemoglobin’s, assessing immunization records and referring WIC participants to community or health services as needed. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently while processing a high volume of program participants.

5% Covering all WIC sites throughout Stark County as needed and other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Additional duties include assisting WIC Clinic Assistant and WIC Dietitian as needed or as determined by the WIC Supervisor and/or WIC Director.

Minimum Qualifications: This individual must have high school diploma or equivalent and completed a standard course in high school including typing, Microsoft Office or a combination of both.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Graduate of an accredited school with a medically-focused degree such as a Medical Assistant or Dietetic Technician Degree.

· Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written).

· Previous work experience (WIC clinic or healthcare service).

· Up-to-date computer system skills & social media knowledge.

· Bilingual/cultural awareness.

Work Environment: General office setting in a health department facility. Work performed in this position may be subject to challenging interactions with community members. WIC clinic is fast-paced and typically noisy due to high volume of clients. Scheduled work location will vary based on clinic
need. Some in-state travel required.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available to those who need it to achieve the above descriptions.