WIC Clerk - Pediatrics WIC (Spring Branch)

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatrics Department is seeking a WIC Clerk for the Spring Branch location off of Pitner Road. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. This role involves performing a variety of responsible clerical tasks utilizing knowledge of office systems and policies/procedures of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of relevant work experience in a setting related to public contact, health care, or social service required
• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Greets people as they sign in.
• Screens the client to determine the purpose of the appointment.
• Makes future appointments as needed, explains application procedure, and answers questions for applicants who walk in or call to request appointments.
• Answer and process telephone calls.
• Screen and verify WIC participant eligibility using eligibility policies as indicated by federal, state, and local agency guidelines and enter data as appropriate into participant 's electronic medical record.
• Make social services referrals as needed.
• Obtain and document participant height and weight measurements and/or fingerstick blood samples as necessary, using appropriate procedures and guidelines.
• Issue food benefits to participants using established procedures.
• Explain WIC benefits and the correct procedure for redemption of food benefits to new participants.
• Schedule and coordinate return WIC appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED