Wic Customer Service Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion  

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed  

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care 

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care 

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care 

JOB SUMMARY:

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR ! As the WIC Customer Service Representative (CSR) you will serve as the primary source of contact for patients at CentroMed WIC and as such is responsible for welcoming patients into the system and ensuring they have positive experiences. The WIC CSR is responsible for registration and processing of all clients/families requesting WIC services. The WIC CSR is responsible for coordinating encounter data entry to meet program and agency deadlines, adhering to compliance and quality improvement processes.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions 
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP) 
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, paid time off, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork. 
• Benefits start after 30 days 
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Greet and assist patients, members and visitors who enter.  

 Answer telephones identifying self and name of clinic in a friendly, professional manner.

 Attentively and promptly respond to the client's needs.

 Demonstrate proficiency in establishing and updating accounts in the computer system using name, alias, family members, SSN, and account numbers.

 Determine program eligibility for participants by assessing household income or obtaining proof of Medicaid, SNAP or TANF

 Demonstrates the ability to explain myWIC to participants

 Demonstrate ability to schedule participant appointments according to established protocols

 Demonstrate proficiency in sending text message reminders for upcoming appointments

 Demonstrate excellent understanding of the WIC program and certification periods for each category including pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infant and children

 Demonstrate excellent knowledge of issuing benefits onto the EBT card

 Maintain knowledge of the TXIN system

 Follow-up on missed appointments as assigned by Director or Supervisor

 Maintain excellent personal attire to include uniform, nametag, and compliance with CentroMed appearance as outlined in the Employee Policy Handbook.

 Provide participants with required written materials including the Rights and Responsibilities and Healthy Texas Women's Program

 Assists with outreach activities 

 Demonstrates a breastfeeding friendly attitude

 Travel to other sites in carrying out same duties as at the home site

 Understands and upholds CentroMed' s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives

 Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally

 Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed.

 Participate in the agency's Quality Improvement Program. (if applicable)

 Ensure the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and carry out all measures to prevent from unauthorized disclosures.

 Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.

 Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

 Performs other duties assigned

 Work must be performed on-site as designated

The above description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous bases. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: General experience working in a health care setting; and experience with medical data entry preferred.

                       Strong clerical skills to include keyboarding and a good understanding of basic math. 

                       Computer knowledge and use of calculator.

                       Attention to detail.

                       Bilingual/Bicultural (preferred)

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally

Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.

Work must be performed at designated on-site location(s)

Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical ability to lift to 20 pounds unassisted.

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.