OFFICE ASSISTANT WIC

divh2WIC Office Assistant/h2pThe health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y./ppJordan Health is now seeking a WIC Office Assistant who, under the guidance of the WIC Office Supervisor, is primarily responsible for providing the critical link between the Participant and other WIC Personnel as being the first point of contact via telephone or in person. Staff will screen WIC applicants for benefits eligibility using the NYS criteria for category, residency, and income. Provide support for scheduling and program explanation./ppIf you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients quality of life, please consider our WIC Office Assistant opportunity./ppRequirements/ppThe WIC Office Assistant will ensure that:/pulliAn exceptional participant centered environment is fostered/liliFull compliance with Federal and State Regulations are met/liliThey are a strong Jordan team player/liliThey contribute to improved clinical outcomes/liliThey maintain compliance with In-House policy/li/ulpEducation And Experience Required:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent/liliOne year of accounting experience preferred/liliA combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work are the minimum requirements/liliComputer and business school training are highly desirable./li/ulpLicenses And Certifications Required:/pulliNone required/li/ulpSpecial Skills, Knowledge Required:/pulliCandidate must have proficient arithmetic, writing/communication and interviewing skills/liliMust work well under pressure situations, be able to multi-task and be effective in handling difficult situations/liliMust be familiar with keyboard and typing 25 wpm/liliBilingual language skills in Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Nepali, or Somali preferred/li/ulpBenefits: Jordan Health offers a competitive salary and full benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan. We offer Professional Development allowance./ppJordan Health offers equal opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law./ppJordan Health is an independent FQHC, with Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Jordan Health receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jordan Health is a network of outpatient primary care offices with providers who follow a panel of patients. While independent, Jordan Health actively collaborates with the major hospital and healthcare systems in our operating area to provide a total safety net of healthcare services./p/div