WIC Certifier/Clerk

Mytcch; Pasco, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Tri-Cities Community Health seeks a WIC Certifier/Clerk to join the Pasco WIC team, delivering eligibility assessments for pregnant and nursing mothers, infants, and young children. You will handle client services and support functions per WIC guidelines.

Requirements include a WA driver's license, healthcare facility experience, and MA registration to be completed within 3 months; bilingual skills are valued. Salary ranges align with union pay scales and benefits are comprehensive.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a healthcare facility
• Must be proficient in English and another language
• Current Medical Assistant Registration or able to obtain within 3 months

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for WIC for pregnant, breastfeeding, infants and young children
• Provide customer service and care to clients
• Perform support services as directed by the WIC program

Skills

Healthcare experience

English proficiency

Bilingual preferred

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

In 1981, fueled by the desire to provide quality, accessible healthcare to migrant and farm workers in their community, five visionary women laid the foundation of what would later become Tri-Cities Community Health (TCCH). As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), TCCH stands tall in the community, boasting six clinical sites strategically positioned to provide comprehensive primary care services to the underserved populations of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and the neighboring cities. Serving as the trusted medical home for our patients, TCCH offers a wide range of services - from dental care, optometry, and pharmacy needs to behavioral health and endocrinology. Our spectrum of services is continually expanding as our community grows. Our excellent care extends beyond the walls of our clinics, seamlessly connecting patients to vital social services like WIC and Maternal Support Services. And for those facing logistical barriers, we go the extra mile, ensuring access to prescribed medication by delivering directly to their doorstep. Everything we do reflects our core values of Quality, Respect, and Service.

OPPORTUNITY

TCCH is growing and actively recruiting WIC Certifiers / Clerks to join our Care Team within the Pasco WIC, Behavioral Health, and Dental Care site. We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who align with our values of Quality, Respect, and Service, and are eager to make a meaningful impact on the well‑being of our patients through delivery of exceptional care. Our WIC staff are responsible for assessing women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, infants, and children under five (5) years of age for eligibility to participate in the WIC program. WIC staff provide customer service and care to clients and perform support services as directed by the WIC program.

SCHEDULE/LOCATION

• Full time, Monday to Friday, varied hours
• Pasco WIC, Behavioral Health, and Dental Care site – 715 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301

WAGE / STATUS

• $24.02-$27.05/hour; up to $31.07/hour
• This is a Union / Bargaining Unit position, non‑exempt

BENEFITS AND WELL-BEING

• A flexible, part time schedule for creating a healthy work‑life balance
• Competitive pay for highly qualified individuals (you!)
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement with employer match, and paid sick/vacation time
• Conveniently located within a 3‑4 hour drive to major metropolitan areas such as Seattle, Portland, Spokane, and Coeur d’Alene
• Conveniently located between major outdoor recreational hubs such as Mount Rainier National Park, White Pass/Bluewood/Schweitzer Ski Resorts, Snoqualmie/Palouse/Multnomah Falls, wine country, and more!

WHY TCCH?

At Tri-Cities Community Health, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of others while keeping pace with our rapidly growing community. Enjoy flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, and a fulfilling work‑life balance that allows you to embrace the 300 days of sunshine the Tri‑Cities has to offer! As a healthcare professional with TCCH, you’ll be a part of a collaborative team focused on providing comprehensive care to the underserved and underinsured populations of our community – creating meaningful, generational change.

Requirements

• Current WA State driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Minimum one (1) year work experience within a healthcare facility
• Have or obtain Medical Assistant Registration certification within three (3) months of hire
• Proficient in English and another language (Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, or other) required