WIC Certifier 1
About The Position
Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Day _, Schedule: _8am - 430pm Position Summary The WIC Certifier I is responsible for determining WIC eligibility, scheduling potential participants and enrolling when qualified. External contacts include patients, families, physicians and outside organizations and agencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Recognized as a Competent Professional Authority by Washington State Department of Health or able to qualify through on-the-job WIC Certifier training within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual preferred but not necessary (Spanish/English or Russian/English)
Responsibilities
- Communicates in person and remotely with participants in a sensitive manner regarding lifestyle, medical history, nutritional practices and income.
- Evaluates income and health risks to determine participant program eligibility.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques.
- Performs clerical tasks, including answering phones, prequalifying prospective clients, scheduling appointments, making reminder calls, etc.
- Incumbent may be required to work in any MBWIC clinic in Pierce County or participate in local outreach events.
- Uses participant-centered techniques to provide personalized nutrition education/referrals and to educate pregnant women on how to initiate and sustain breastfeeding. and to help breastfeeding clients solve common breastfeeding problems.
- Assesses participants’ health and nutrition status using Washington State WIC Assessment Questions.
- Ability and willingness to meet with families individually in clinic and virtually.
Benefits
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
