CPA Assistant Level II

TCA Health Inc.- NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 36,368; Full time

Job summary

TCA Health Inc.- NFP invites applications for a CPA Assistant Level II to support WIC visits in our Chicago clinic. The role includes clerical duties, data collection, and basic nutrition counseling under CPA supervision.

We seek detail-oriented, patient team players with strong communication skills who can work in a fast-paced health center environment and help families access essential nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED completed and/or Dietetic Student pursuing bachelor’s degree.
• One year of related work experience preferred.
• It is preferred that CPA Assistants share characteristics with WIC participants.

Responsibilities

• Collect participant anthropometric data and document in WIC MIS.
• Provide basic, low-risk nutrition education and breastfeeding counseling.
• Explain WIC program purpose and key features (WPE).
• Document assessments and nutrition education per IL WIC standards.
• Select core food packages and schedule follow-up visits.

Skills

Detail oriented

Patient

Verbal and written communication

Adapt to change

Team oriented

Problem solving

Discretion

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dietetic student pursuing bachelor’s degree

Job description

About TCA

TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years! The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago’s leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.

Job Title: CPA Assistant Level II

Department: WIC

Reports To: WIC Program Coordinator

Pay Range: $25 - $26.40

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

TCA VALUES

TCA C.A.R.E.S.

• Compassion: We are kind, considerate, and caring.
• Accountability: We take ownership for each person’s experiences.
• Respect: We treat each person with dignity.
• Excellence: We seek the highest level of performance in all we do.
• Stewardship: We strive for racial and health equity, diversity, and inclusion by delivering quality health care and access for all

POSITION SUMMARY

The CPA Assistant is an individual who is authorized to assist with WIC visits who does not have the qualifications of a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) and is responsible for the clerical functions related to WIC program services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(include but are not limited to the following)

• Collecting and documenting participant anthropometric data, bloodwork, in WIC MIS.
• Level 2 CPA Assistants can offer low risk certifications/recertifications and mid-certification visits
• Offering basic, low risk nutrition education and breastfeeding counseling and support.
• Providing an explanation of Program’s purpose and key operational features per Addendum
• Level 2 CPA Assistants can provide information related to core food packages, use of EBT Card and WIC ID card explanation.
• Level 2 CPA can also complete the Breastfeeding, Health, and Nutrition screens in WIC MIS
• Low risk education and counseling may be provided by a CPA2 during certification or secondary education visits. (If determined during the visit that a participant is high-risk, the CPAA may complete any basic low risk education and counseling and then make a referral for high-risk follow up per agency’s approved WPP procedure.)
• Providing an explanation of WIC Program’s purpose and key operational features (WPE)
• Make and document appropriate referrals according to Guidelines for Referrals for CPA 2 Assistants.
• Document the participant assessment and nutrition education per the NPS Documenting in WIC MIS (IL WIC PM CS 11.3).
• Selecting a core food package to be issued.
• Completing low risk secondary education visits per IL WIC PM NE 5.
• Schedule subsequent visits.
• Low risk participants may be scheduled with any competent professional authority (CPA or CPAA).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED completed and/or Dietetic Student who has not yet completed a bachelor’s degree in an accredited nutrition program, and/or hours of supervised practice and/or passed the national exam.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience preferred.
• It is preferred that CPA Assistants be of the community with similar characteristics (i.e., age, race, cultural ethnicity, education, and socioeconomic level) of WIC participants.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Detail oriented
• Patient
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to adapt to change and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Able to handle a fast-paced, diverse workplace in a team environment.
• Able to think clearly, analyze problems and take effective action.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and diplomacy.
• Able to work under pressure and time constraints, handle changing priorities, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to walk and or stand most of the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office and health center environment. Frequent weekend work hours.