WIC CLERK

AccessHealth•Bellville, TX

10d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The WIC Clerk performs clinical, technical, and clerical support needed to complete WIC certification and issue WIC food benefits. The role supports participant eligibility, appointments and transfers, clinical screening, referrals, records, reports, nutrition education, and daily WIC operations while providing confidential, courteous customer service. This is a full-time day-shift position at the Bellville WIC location in Bellville, Texas. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM; and the third Saturday of the month from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Travel between sites is required, with travel listed as up to 25%. The pay range is $15.00–$16.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of work experience, preferably in the health field.
Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.
Ability to organize work, develop procedures, and follow instructions.
Ability to coordinate heavy correspondence, including confidential documents.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed.
High ethical standards.
Well-organized and self-directed.
Good keyboarding skills and legible handwriting.
Ability to work as a team player and relate to people at all levels in the organization.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to travel between sites.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Answer phones, make appointments, and complete tasks necessary to transfer participants to and from the local agency.
Determine participant categorical, financial, and residential eligibility according to WIC policy.
Provide clinical WIC services needed for eligibility, including recording 24-hour diet recalls, weighing and measuring participants, graphing results, and testing blood hemoglobin levels.
Provide appropriate participant referrals.
Maintain accurate and confidential records.
Perform clerical and automation support for WIC daily reports, certification, nutrition education classes, food delivery, and transfer of information to the WIC State Agency.
Promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method.
Participate actively in outreach activities and efforts to increase and maintain WIC participation.
Support LA29’s vision and mission.
Screen infants and children for current immunization status and make appropriate referrals.
Inventory office supplies, medical supplies, and equipment as assigned.
Prepare required WIC end-of-month reports.
Provide client confidentiality and good customer service.
Perform related duties assigned or delegated by the WIC supervisor or nutritionist, and other duties assigned by management.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.