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Medical Social Assistant

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 01, 2025
Medical Social Assistant Medical Social Assistant Hiring Department: Family & Community Medicine / Mile Square LP Johnson Rockford Location: Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID: 1033961 FTE: 1 # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: May 7, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $46,155.00 - 49,207.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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 The Medical Social Assistant assists clients transitioning from incarceration to their return to the community by providing appropriate assessments of need and associated community resources and social services to make the transition successful. Responsibilities include making recommendations for supportive services and enhancing the conditions of the client by providing information and education; connecting clients with community resources; and making home visits and follow-ups. In addition, this position acts to help clients, as a mediator, and to utilize and obtain needed services at the MSLP Johnson clinic, specifically for individuals recently discharged from the Winnebago County Justice Center. The individual will work at both the MSHC-LP Johnson clinic and the Winnebago County Justice Center to assist with care coordination. The ability to obtain a security clearance will be necessary for employment. The unpredictability that can occur from day to day requires the individual to be able to adapt rapidly to change by making adjustments in work schedules, activities, and proper allocation of resources. Duties & Responsibilities Provide social services to clients of all ages, including assessments, case planning, follow-up and home visits when deemed necessary. Prepare care plans describing the services the client may need and use and the method of assessing medical and/or behavioral health treatment and needed social services. Advocate on the client's behalf when transferring facility to ensure necessary and appropriate services are arranged; provides resources and follow up services within a multidisciplinary team Provide patients with information and resources and assist with support services such as disabilities (SSI), food pantries, state ID, homeless shelters/housing, child care assistance programs, home health services through the Department of Aging, parenting classes, transportation, mental health and substance use treatment, and domestic violence services etc. Assist patients in the health marketplace enrollment and assist patients in the health market place enrollment process requiring certification as a Certified Application Counselor. Assembles and maintains necessary statistical information for administration including but not limited to daily work logs. Maintain complete and accurate files on all client programs. Participate in local coordinating committee meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, and training programs. Represent MSLP Johnson clinic at community events during regular and off hours. Certified in outreach and enrollment of insurance. 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 Certified in outreach and enrollment of insurance. The budgeted salary range for the position is $46,155 - $49,207. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. 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. 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