Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61010178
State of South Carolina
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Women, Infants, and Children (Administrative Specialist II)-61007424
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Midlands
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$33,532 - $39,900
per year
Type
Closes
January 27, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working at a public health clinic to help families with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program by interviewing clients, checking eligibility for benefits, entering data, and providing friendly customer service while keeping information private.
It's a good fit for someone who enjoys interacting with people, has experience in medical office settings, and is comfortable with computers and basic administrative tasks.
The role supports community health by ensuring eligible families get nutritional assistance.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus two years of medical office or clinical clerical experience involving public contact
- Alternatively, an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science or related field plus one year of relevant experience
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge of office equipment
- Ability to stand periodically and lift up to 30 pounds
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- One year of experience with electronic health or medical records preferred
- Commitment to customer service, cultural competency, and maintaining confidentiality
Full Job Description
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This position is headquartered at the Rock Hill Health Department (York County).
Under the supervision of the Administrative Lead, the Administrative Specialist will meet, interview, and direct pubic health clients in accordance with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and agency policies. Provides quality customer service and maintains confidentiality.
Meets, interviews, and directs public health clients in accordance with the SCWIC program and agency policies.
Conducts eligibility interviews, reviews program requirements, applies processing standards, and educates clients on program standards. Follows established guidelines around customer service and cultural competency; answers telephones and schedules appointments, as needed.
Completes data collection and entry into SCWIC. Validates and issues food instruments (FI) and Farmer's Market checks.
Attends relevant program and agency training and meetings. Ensure necessary materials are properly utilized. Prepares and submits any required reports.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of medical office/clinical clerical office experience which includes public contact or an Associates’ Degree in Secretarial Science or a related field and one (1) year of medical office/clinical clerical office experience which includes public contact.
Must have advanced computer skills and office equipment knowledge. This position requires you to stand and lift up to thirty (30) pounds periodically.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Additional Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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