Medical Social Assistant

University of Illinois Chicago; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 66,232,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a Medical Social Assistant to provide case management, assess needs, and determine eligible services. You will prepare treatment plans, document outcomes, and work under supervision to support HIV+ and PWAs with referrals and community resources.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, collaboration with care teams, and data collection for program reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or related health field.
• Experience coordinating social services and documenting care plans.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing assessment of consumer needs and develop a care plan.
• Coordinate linkages to in-home health, nutrition, housing, and support services.
• Maintain accurate consumer records and assist in program reporting.
• Collaborate with hospital discharge planners and health providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend department meetings and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Case management

Needs assessment

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

Hiring Department: Positive Health Solutions

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042588

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M - F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 9/4/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $23.07

Please note that this position is not remote and is onsite in Peoria, IL.

About UICOMP

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 244 medical students and nearly 300 physician residents annually. It is one of four campuses that make up the nation’s largest public medical school. The Peoria campus is known among students for its small class sizes, rigorous curriculum and hands-on clerkships; to residents and fellows for the strong academic setting, large referral base and exceptional facilities; and by physicians seeking the ideal combination of teaching and practicing medicine in a research-based university setting.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position provides case management in the form care coordination, assessment of needs and determination for eligible services. In addition, this position prepares treatment plans, assists with goal setting and documents work in database. The Medical Social Assistant works under direct supervision of Medical Social Consultant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, completes on-going assessment of consumer needs.
• Develops a Treatment Plan and provides linkages and referrals as indicated by assessment.
• Follows up to determine referral outcomes and explores alternate resources as necessary.
• Maintains strict compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality and other UICOM-P and Positive Health Solutions policies and procedures.
• Identifies consumer, family, and /or environmental strengths, weaknesses, and/or dysfunction and, in consultation with supervisor and appropriate staff members, develops strategies to assist consumer in meeting goals of a mutually agreeable care plan.
• Keeps accurate consumer records according to funding source guidelines and assists supervisor in data collection to complete program reports.
• Develops awareness of, and builds relationships with support services available to HIV+ and PWAs, including but not limited to various in-home professional health care, nutrition, substance abuse treatment, housing, transportation, and other available services.
• Collaborates with Part B and others identified in the provision of case management services for targeted area.
• Consults with hospital discharge planners and other health or mental health providers to ensure continuity of consumer care as appropriate.
• Attends and contributes to department meetings, program meetings, and interagency meetings as requested by Medical Social Supervisor.
• Participates in case reviews and utilizes quality assurance instruments.
• Assists in data gathering and grant preparation as requested by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in the social or behavioral science or related health specialty from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Experience with Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.