WIC Nutrition Support
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Job Location:
Mount Kisco, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 21
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Description
Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center Open Door provides more than 300000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care dental care integrated behavioral health care clinical nutrition wellness programs and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.
Founded as a free clinic in 1972 Open Doors mission of building healthier communities through accessible equitable culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today Open Door operates centers in Brewster Mamaroneck Mount Kisco Ossining Port Chester and Sleepy Hollow in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco and a new dental practice in Saugerties more information please visit our website at .
Open Door is seeking a WIC (Women Infant Children) Nutrition Assistant for its Family Medical Centers in Mount Kisco NY. The WIC Nutrition Assistant will report to the WIC Assistant Director and will be primarily based in Mount Kisco with occasional travel to Brewster
Responsibilities
- Provide information about WIC Program benefits related services and enroll eligible participants in the WIC Program.
- Provide all relevant services and perform administrative tasks as required to achieve timely and efficient services and initial certification/subsequent certification processes for eligible participants.
- Determine program eligibility by assessing participants income categorical and residential qualifications.
- Assist the nutritionist team by obtaininganthropometry medical results and other data required for nutrition assessments.
- Provide participants with referral to health or community services when necessary.
- Promote outreach for potential eligible families to increase awareness of the WIC Program in the community.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Open Door Family Medical Centers.
- Participate in multi-discipline team conferences and mandated training program by the State Open Door and the WIC Program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Some college preferred.
- 1 year customer service experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Ability to learn computer system and function in fast-paced high public contact setting required.
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent in administration and follow-through.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse patient and staff environment.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team-based care environment.
- Highly organized flexible and self-directed able to multi-task.
- Responsive and comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent judgment skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties Open Door offers its employees a stimulating diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical dental life insurance flexible spending accounts 403(b) and 401(k) generous paid time off onsite Wellness facilities and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.
At Open Door we enjoy working in a team-based patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties and if the position speaks to your capabilities experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities please complete the online application upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.
Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Skills
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