Medical Social Assistant- UICOMP Positive Health Solutions

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
Peoria, IL
Hiring Department: Positive Health Solutions

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1036449

Posting Close Date : 8/26/25

The previously determined salary for this position is $22.16/hr

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote).

About UICOMP

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.

For classes within the professional (01), semi-professional (02), or managerial (03) occupational areas, out-of-state candidates may compete as all other candidates.

Once a final employment offer is completed, the out-of-state candidate must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for the designated position. It is the employer’s responsibility to monitor this requirement.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Posted 2025-08-19

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