WIC Community Nutrition Educator Float

The WIC Receptionist/ Community Nutrition Educator Float is responsible for greeting and supporting client services regarding WIC policies and procedures. Answer and routes all incoming calls for clinics. Responsible for certifying and pre-certifying clients applying for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC). Counseling clients about the WIC program and determining needs, and facilitation of all other nutrition related programs and coordinates with stakeholders.

EXPECTATIONS
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Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES
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• Compassion
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Learning
• Respect
• Sustainability

Qualifications
: ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
• Professional customer service
• Scheduling appointments/ managing walk-in clients
• Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and relevant program-related applications
• Competency in working with people of various cultures
• Evidence of reliable transportation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prioritization and multi-task skills are required
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred

Position Responsibilities
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• Answer calls, take messages, and direct calls appropriately.
• Demonstrate efficient use of the HANDs System to schedule and reschedule appointments, enroll clients, and obtain income documentation.
• Order office supplies for the WIC Program as requested.
• Able to manage a wide range of administrative tasks and projects
• Responsible for the organization and appearance of several areas throughout the office.
• Conduct health appraisals and nutritional assessment accurately; including height, weight, hemoglobin, dietary assessment and medical history, and record appropriately in the web-based WIC Hands software program
• Utilize critical thinking skills to determine specific nutrition counseling, lactation management and/or complications, and monitor progress. Refer high risk clients to registered dietitian
• Complete required documentation to support eligibility or ineligibility for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Issue appropriate drafts and complete issuance, with all required documentation and signatures
• Provide appropriate education, counseling and referrals to clients and documentation of doing so
• Assume responsibility for routine office matters: see clients, phone, filing, and Manages basic customer service complaints before it escalates to the Regional Coordinator
• Travel to other sites as requested/needed
• Conduct hemoglobin testing as stated in ADHS policy and procedures
• Other duties as may be requested or assigned, including assisting the WIC Program Regional Coordinator and/or Site Leader with other projects

Adelante Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.