Piedmont Health Services Inc · 2 days ago
WIC ADMIN/ Breastfeeding Counselor (Bilingual Required)
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.66/hr - $23.74/hrPiedmont Health Services, Inc. is a nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center in North Carolina dedicated to providing accessible primary healthcare. The WIC ADMIN/ Breastfeeding Counselor will determine income eligibility for the WIC program, provide client education, and support breastfeeding initiatives while maintaining participant records and coordinating clinic flow.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Makes income eligibility determination for applicants of the program
Completes the WIC income cards and updates computer records
Responsible for accurately documenting all transactions with participants to assure fiscal integrity of program and maximize allocation of funds to the program
Verifies and issues food instruments
Schedules patient appointments
Responsible for WIC record keeping including maintaining participant’s records, monitoring and documenting appointments, records of food instruments, recording of transfers, and terminations for the program
Assists clients in making WIC appointments and obtaining WIC services as needed
Offers clients the opportunity to initiate or update registration to vote. Reviews forms for completeness
Provides breastfeeding support to WIC patients as needed and conducts appropriate follow ups
Conducts recertifications and voucher issuance based on the WIC policy and procedure manual
Follows all procedures and policies as outlined by the WIC local and state Policy and Procedure Manuals
Assists in the submission of orders for certification materials and other supplies from the State WIC Office to WIC Coordinator
Attends WIC Program staff meetings
Assists in training of new staff members and interns
Performs other administrative duties in relationship to the WIC Program
Attends Loving Support Training program and quarterly breastfeeding trainings offered by the state
Completes necessary reports and documentation for breastfeeding support contacts and follow ups
Performances all others duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bilingual Spanish
Requires frequent sitting for long periods, operation of standard office machines and computer
May require lifting of up to 25 pounds
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Requires use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephones or copiers
Requires normal vision range
Preferred
Current/valid License: IBCLC, Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
Immunizations: All PHS required immunizations
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
403(b) Plan
Paid Holidays
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
Company
Piedmont Health Services Inc
We provide medical and social services while helping seniors live at home.
Founded in 1970
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adrian Mancheno
Chief Medical Officer
Jamal Jones
Chief Administrative Officer
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