WIC Certifier - Oklahoma City, United States - Variety Care

Description

Overview

Department:
Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)


Position:
WIC Certifier


Employee Category:
Non Exempt


Reporting Relationsip:
WIC Clinic Manager


Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the WIC Clinic Manager, provides clinical and nutrition services including counseling, education and nutritional assessment. Certifies individuals for WIC eligibility, issues breast pumps and teaches nutrition classes.

Responsibilities


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes certification and recertification of eligibility for WIC services, using PHOCIS software and following OSDH WIC Service guidelines. Obtains weight, height, and blood specimen for analysis of hemoglobin level. Accurately documents and assesses the results. Interviews clients, takes diet histories, explains and issues breast pumps.

Evaluates nutrition status of individuals and refers to the clinic Nutritionist for individual counseling or appropriate class, if high risk criteria are met.

Conducts basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children. Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs. Maintains records and prepares reports. Maintains lab inventory and prepares orders for nutrition education materials.

Demonstrates Variety Care core values in everyday work and assists with meeting WIC program goals Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable.

Provides leadership and works with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.

Ebodies the strength of personal character.

Places value on being an open and honest communicators who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.

Is a a leader in the department and community. Is a result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable. Travels and works at various locations, as requested by supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:

Licensed Practical Nurse registered in the State of Oklahoma - an LPN is defined by OSDH as a WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA).

Or must be a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician (CWNT) - a CWNT is an individual who has successfully completed the OSDH curriculum and has received an OSDH WIC CPA competency certificate.

Organizational skills and initiative. Trustworthy with handling confidential information. Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment. Ablility to handle stressful situations and difficult participants.

Preferred requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:
Bilingual (English/Spanish).


ADA Requirements:
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.