Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. Job Description
TITLE: Clinic Data Clerk
Reports to: Lead Clinic Data Clerk
Job Summary
Contribute to the mission and vision of MICA by creating a positive, respectful, and safe environment when working with children, families and agency and community partners. Must be able to present MICA in a positive manner and maintain positive interaction with families and staff. Work and promote a team environment. Supports MICAs mission, vision, values, Ways of Working, and Whole Family Approach.
Staff WIC/MCAH clinics and office, schedule appointments, complete intake information, determine income eligibility, enter data, and perform other clerical and receptionist duties. Work to increase participation rates at clinics. Responsible for acquiring health information to certify and counsel families in WIC/MCAH programs, and for planning and monitoring health services in accordance with state and federal guidelines and requirements. Also provide follow up including associated data entry. This position will perform duties at multiple worksites and responsible for setting up and disassembling work stations at mobile sites. Most travel will be done in an agency van. Provide other support as needed to health services staff. Must know HIPAA regulations and follow all HIPAA procedures. This position may perform regular duties at alternative sites with permission of the Program Director.
Essential Job Functions
Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, program staff, and agency and community partners as needed to provide excellent services. General philosophical agreement with the agency mission. Supervisor will provide guidance about specific tasks required of this position for completion on daily, monthly or quarterly cycles.
Compliance
WIC
Schedule appointments
o Make reminder phone calls for appointments
o Handle walk-in clients according to agency policy
o Follow-up on missed appointments by mail and phone
Determine income eligibility for the WIC Program
Issue WIC EBT cards
o Explain card usage to new participants
Take phone messages and answers questions from clients, vendor, and community partners
Print and if necessary mail termination notices
Order supplies for WIC
MCAH Duties: (as assigned)
Complete designated parts of MCAH forms at clinic appointments
Complete follow-up activities, mailings, calls etc.
Enter information into data system as appropriate
Must maintain strict confidentiality of participants and families at all times
Documentation and Reporting
Determine income eligibility for the WIC program
Complete reports in accurate and timely fashion
Complete data entry into appropriate databases as required
Team Responsibilities
Assist with the training and on-boarding of new clinic data clerks
Attend and participates in staff meetings
Keep an organized workspace
Notify team leader regarding the need to order materials or supplies
Develop skills and knowledge related to the position
Attend necessary WIC training
Complete all training required by agency
Acquire and maintains all certifications as required
Develop proficiency using required databases
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to read, write and speak the English language
Commit to continuous learning
Understanding of the concept of poverty
Committed to the inherent worth of every individual
Strong teamwork skills
Strong commitment to achieving results
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
Basic computer skills. Some knowledge of word processing software and ability to learn database software
Able to work well with low-income and culturally diverse populations
Able to engage positively with children in a working environment
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information with participant families
Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and partner organizations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, to include listening skills
Excellent organizational skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible able to adapt as changes occur
Strong commitment to accurate and timely record keeping
Strong ability to think and reason independently, and to make critical judgments within agency and program guidelines
Above average social and emotional skills that translate into
o Ability to quickly develop positive relationships with families
o A calm, composed demeanor when working in a busy clinic
Working Conditions (Essential physical, mental and emotional demands)
The 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.
This is full-time non-exempt position, typically a 36-hour week; however, there are regular part-time positions. This position regularly travels with clinic teams to alternative worksites. Travel days may be 9-11 hours long; hours flexed to achieve 36 per week
o Overtime is rare and must be approved ahead of time
The person in this position must be able to travel in agency vans to assigned worksites on a regular basis
o Travel will be in an agency vehicle
o Drivers License must be in good standing, as this position must be able to drive agency-owned van
o Must be able to drive to attend meetings
The person in this position constantly communicates with children and families, colleagues and community partners, both in-person and on the phone. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
This position requires constant mental and emotional work
o Strong ability to think and reason independently, maintain objectivity and to exercise sound judgment
o Strong interpersonal skills with adults and children
Able to remain calm, composed demeanor, and effective in a fast-paced, busy, highly active physical, social and emotional environments
The physical environment requires the employee to work indoors
o In an office space that may or may not be shared
o In itinerant worksites, such as churches
o Must be able to navigate stairs to access some worksites
o Must be able to move about in indoor environment to appropriately interact with the children and parents
Must be able to observe and recognize staff and participants to accurately complete work
The person in this position occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 40 pounds when stocking supplies or arranging the worksite
Frequent operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery and devices, such as a copy machine, a computer printer, and an IPad or tablet
Education and Experience
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience or training in basic computer skills
Candidates offered the position must meet the following criteria
Successful completion of all background checks at hire and thereafter according to agency and program standards
Staff who work in centers that serve infants will be required to have a Tdap immunization per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.
Must have a pre-employment TB assessment, and every year thereafter, to prove ability to perform work duties
Other Duties
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional information
Program
Health
Management? (Yes/No)
No
Generic title
Clinic Data Clerk
FLSA status
Non-Exempt
Pay grade
A
Revised
November 2025
EEO 1 Category 6
Administrative Support Worker
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