WIC Lab Technician

Glbhc•Saginaw, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory and anthropometric procedures required for WIC certifications following MDCH/OSHA protocol, including height, weight, head circumference, hemoglobin, and blood lead. Responsible for completing and documenting Quality Control measures for hematological procedures. Enters collected data and lead results into MIWIC and GLBHC’s Electronic Medical Record system. Completes necessary documents for lead samples and mails them to appropriate sites. Accesses MCIR to retrieve immunizations and lead status information for client certifications, and prints MCIR reports as requested. Answers telephones, determines call handling, and schedules appointments. Assists receptionists in maintaining clinic flow by greeting clients, activating records, generating benefits, issuing shopping lists, collecting demographic data, and making reminder calls. Maintains an adequate supply of program and lab materials, keeping the workstation well-stocked. Directs clients to other health center staff. Stays current on breastfeeding policy and encourages breastfeeding. If bilingual, translates for non-Spanish speaking providers. Performs other duties as necessary to maintain WIC caseload, such as Outreach and assisting with Project Fresh. Maintains a clean and uncluttered work area.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be organized and efficient in work habits.
Must demonstrate interest in health and nutrition and in the population served.
Able to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population, including a wide age range.
Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory and anthropometric procedures required for WIC certifications following MDCH/OSHA protocol: height, weight, head circumference, hemoglobin, and blood lead.
Completes and documents Quality Control measures for hematological procedures.
Enters collected data and lead results into both MIWIC and GLBHC’s Electronic Medical Record system.
Completes all necessary documents for lead samples and mails completed lead forms to appropriate sites.
Accesses MCIR and retrieves immunizations and lead status information for client’s certification.
Prints MCIR reports for certifications or as requested by staff and clients.
Answers telephones courteously and determines whether to redirect call or handle immediately.
Schedules appointments.
Greets clients and activates records in MIWIC.
Generates benefits and issues shopping lists.
Collects demographic data and enters into MIWIC.
Makes reminder phone calls.
Maintains supply of program materials and lab supplies.
Keeps a well-stocked work station.
Directs clients to nutritionist, dietitian or other health center staff.
Stays current on breastfeeding policy and encourages all WIC women to breastfeed.
If bilingual, translates for non-Spanish speaking providers.
Performs other duties as necessary to aid in Maintaining WIC caseload. such as Outreach and assisting with Project Fresh.
Maintains a clean and uncluttered work area.