Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Certifier

Moses Lake Community Health Center Full Time $22.84 - $30.63 Per Hour Description The WIC Certifier provides nutritional education, eligibility assessments and promotes breastfeeding. Responsibilities Performs eligibility and appropriate certification or appointment for prospective and current WIC participants. Works with participates on developing goals to attain better health. Offers and provides appropriate referrals based on participant need. Provides education to WIC participants on changing nutrition through life stages. Approves and processes Medical Documentation Form from participant's medical provider. Performs breastfeeding review per WIC guidelines before issuing formula. Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with participants and co-workers. Consistently contributes to a work environment that is supportive and values the contributions of everyone. Requirements Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program. Job duties require specific knowledge of WIC Cascades system processes and practices, typically learned "on the job", or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively. Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian is required. Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required. Travel between sites is required as needed. Summary We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve. If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception. Benefits 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution Dental Medical/Vision Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement Life Insurance Disability Insurance 8.5 Paid holidays per year Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy EEOC For additional information contact: Human Resources Careers@mlchc.org