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Kalihi Palama Mental Health

WIC Nutrition Aide III

Kalihi Palama Mental Health, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Primary Purpose Under indirect supervision, accurately and efficiently certify/recertify WIC participants based upon Federal regulations and State of Hawaii Department of Health WIC policies using the HIWIC computer system. Assists in all aspects of WIC services. Supports the mission, goals and objectives of Kalihi-Palama Health Center.

Essential Duties

Maintain professional customer service towards all participants and staff

Perform routine clerical duties with ability to type 25 wpm, use fax/scan/copy machine

Accurately orient participants to the WIC program

Give directions to KPHC WIC clinic via all modes of transportation

Use audio visual equipment for WIC orientation video

Accurately explain the WIC program/history/foods approved

Accurately and efficiently certify/recertify WIC participants based upon Federal regulations and State of Hawaii Department of Health WIC policies

Complete presumptive eligibility whenever possible and schedule follow up accordingly

Accurately, verbally outline and record all aspects of WIC eligibility requirements, ID, household income eligibility and required documents to prove eligibility and Med-Quest verification

Use the HIWIC system to perform essential duties and other duties as assigned

Determine and record first and second authorized caregivers

Verbalize e-WIC card details

Issue and activate e-WIC card

Assist setting participants PIN

Direct participants in resetting/unlocking e-WIC PIN using IVR number

Deactivate card, set appointment for participants to retrieve new card

Retrieve and assess necessary foster care documents and legal guardianship documents

Follow policies and procedures to issue e-WIC card and benefits to foster clients

Record new pregnancy and end of pregnancy accurately

Complete in-state WIC transfers accurately

Print Verification of Certification (VOC) accurately

Know contact information to other WIC programs to help clients transfer if needed

Apply for Hawaii WIC, issue e-WIC card and benefits to out-of-state transfers accurately

Check participants address/zip and phone number at each visit

Answer the phone, take messages and return phone calls in a timely manner

Retrieve phone messages/emails and return calls/email in a timely manner

Measure, record, and interpret anthropometric data accurately

Measure (Masimo), record and interpret hematological data accurately

Be effective in motivational interviewing

Set and document SMART goals with WIC clients effectively

Create standard and tailored food packages accurately

Create Special Authorized food packages with approved authority accurately

Issue e-WIC benefits and explain usage

Verbalize all WIC eligible foods/formula correctly

Void and re-issue WIC cards/WIC benefits accurately

Modify benefit issuance/retailor foods accurately

Provide nutrition education contacts for all low-risk clients, read medical notes, get needed forms and make correct next appointment

Provide appropriate follow-up nutrition education counseling to high-risk clients after seeing the registered dietitian at least once per certification

Follow Special Formula and Medical Nutritional Products Issuance Guide to complete special authorization in HIWIC with approved authority

Follow Special Formula ordering

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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