WIC Full-Time Clinic Assistant/Clerk

The Canton City Public Health Department is seeking a full-time WIC Clinic Assistant/Clerk.

Starting Yearly Salary:  $34,980.00

Applicants must apply online at governmentjobs.com.  Applicants must submit a copy of their valid ID along with their application.

This is a closed position.  To be eligible for this position under this examination, all applicants must be an existing classified employee with the City of Canton and have completed their probationary period by July 16, 2024.POSITION SUMMARY:

Dual trained public health clerk and clinic assistant.  Performs general duties in a noisy, fast-paced setting and must be knowledgeable in and adhere to WIC policies and procedures.

  WIC Assistant engages in repetitive clerical work and must be able to multi-task, assist to facilitate and manage the WIC clinic, perform WIC clinic anthropometric measurements, generalized WIC laboratory and administrative duties, and related work as required.  He/she must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to maintain accurate data and statistics and be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the job.  All Staff must adhere to the confidentiality requirements of the WIC Program. Under the general supervision of the WIC Supervisor and/or his/her representative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 50%

Clerical (Participant Related)

• Providing services for WIC eligibility including scheduling, documenting and completing the appropriate WIC application.

• Answering phones and directing calls.

• Providing voter registration forms.

• Screening for immunization records.

• Registering clients for clinic. 

25%

Clerical (Non-participant related)

• Completing non-direct participant related services such as mailing appointment reminders, checking and pulling charts, completing transfers, taking meeting minutes, tracking show rates, maintaining supply inventory and ordering supplies as needed; utilizing Microsoft Office and other computer programs specific to WIC; opening daily mail and sorting; maintaining accurate statistics for various annual and monthly reports; and being mindful of record retention requirements. 

20%

Clinic Assistant

• Performing clinical procedures including but not limited to heights, weights, and hemoglobin's, assessing immunization records and referring WIC participants to community or health services as needed.  Must be able to work quickly and efficiently while processing a high volume of program participants.
  5% Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties include assisting WIC Clinic Assistant and WIC Dietitian as needed or as determined by the WIC Supervisor and/or WIC Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This individual must have high school diploma or equivalent and completed a standard course in high school including typing, Microsoft Office or a combination of both.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Graduate of an accredited school with a medically-focused degree such as a Medical Assistant or Dietetic Technician Degree.

Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written).

Previous work experience (WIC clinic or healthcare service).

Up-to-date computer system skills & social media knowledge.

Bilingual/cultural awareness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office setting in a health department facility.  Work performed in this position may be subject to challenging interactions with community members.

 WIC clinic is fast-paced and typically noisy due to high volume of clients.  Scheduled work location will vary based on clinic need.   Some in-state travel required.  SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, APPLICANTS WILL NOT TAKE AN EXAMINATION BUT WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE.

SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE DETAILS CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION AT A LATER DATE.

• DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received.   If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

At the City of Canton, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Rachel A. Forchione, Director

Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director