WIC Admin Support – Clarke
Pay Grade: D
Job Code: GSS081
Location: Athens, GA
Annual Salary: $34,200
Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
The Clarke County Health Department seeks a Clerk to provide support to the WIC Program. The WIC program duties will involve greeting patients, answering phones, obtaining confidential information from patients, entering information into a computer, and filing paperwork consistent with United States Department of Agriculture WIC Program policies and procedures. Must be comfortable with speaking with clients one-on-one. Must have good math skills, data entry, and an ability to maintain detailed filing and record systems. Must be able to work effectively in a high-stress, changing environment. Requires good customer service, computer skills, and the ability to multitask. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
As WIC Administrative Support within the Clarke County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day operations of the WIC clinic
- Determine eligibility of participants of the WIC program
- Perform general clerical duties, issue coupons, answer the telephone, and make appointments
- Updating and downloading immunization information from GRITS
- Follows up on no-show clients, prepares and sends participant correspondence, and appointment reminders
- Greets participants of the WIC program with courtesy and communicates to participants their rights and responsibilities and the use of WIC coupons
- Works as a fill-in during the absence of other agency staff on an as-needed basis
- Participates in in-service and staff meetings, including external meetings and trainings as requested, which include state-mandated training sessions
- Any other work as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in healthcare or public health. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Employee Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous annual and sick leave
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- State retirement and savings plans
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Additional Support Programs:
- Physical activity breaks
- Worksite wellness program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee discounts
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
