WIC Nutrition Assistant

Fairfield County Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Health Department is seeking a detail-oriented office assistant to support WIC program operations. The role involves eligibility assessments at multiple sites, maintaining client records, and explaining nutrition benefits.

You will handle data entry, scheduling, and outreach tasks to ensure smooth program delivery. The position emphasizes strong communication, reliable record-keeping, and compliance with health department procedures.

Qualifications

• Performs general office duties and data entry related to WIC program eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for WIC program eligibility at main site and Pickerington site.
• Document personal and demographic information; enter data in computer.
• Explain use of the WIC Nutrition Card and load food benefits.
• Perform heights, weights and hemoglobin checks; transfer participants between locations.
• File charts and prepare records for retention.
• Make appointment reminder calls and schedule/reschedule appointments.
• Screen for immunizations; attend mandatory trainings.
• Perform other county health department duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Phone handling

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under general supervision, completes general office duties (i.e., data entry, file management, answers phones, etc.) and assess clients for WIC program eligibility.

• Assess clients for WIC program eligibility to participate in program both at the main site and at the Pickerington site

• Document personal and demographic information, enter data in computer

• Provide program explanation: explain use of the WIC Nutrition Card, load food benefits, perform heights, weights and hemoglobin checks, and transfer participants in and out of the county

• File charts, file terminate and prepare charts for record retention

• Perform appointment reminder calls

• Schedule and reschedule appointments

• Screen for immunizations
• Attend mandatory trainings within the county and outside of the county
• Perform other health department duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience performing office duties or associate degree preferred
• Basic understanding of what constitutes good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle
• Valid Ohio driver’s license