Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator (RW)

Are you passionate about helping the underserved?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are looking for a full-time Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator to coordinate healthcare services and assess and assist with addressing social determinants of health that may serve as barriers to achieving positive health outcomes among women and children enrolled in our Ryan White services for those living with HIV/AIDS.

RESPONSIBILITIES- Includes but not limited to the following:

• Assist patients with accessing emergency funds and other resources available to enrolled patients
• Connect patients and coordinate care between primary care, HIV care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy
• Provide case management services to address food insecurityand coordinate access to healthy foods by assisting with access to community-based food and nutrition resources
• Provide housing navigation and support servicesand assist individuals with developing a housing support plan
• Connect patients with necessary transportation services
• Connect patient with other appropriate community resources and social supports as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree in human services, social work or psychology, Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in care/case management
• Preferred experience with patients living with HIV/ADS
• Expert knowledge of medical office operations
• Familiarity with role of FQHCs in the community
• Valid, unencumbered driver’s license required

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year)
• No weekends, or holiday work required
• Employee Assistance Network

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias LMS
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)
• EAN Leadership Academy

Candidates may apply by emailing a resume in MS Word or PDF format.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.57 - $22.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and WNCCHS policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to make application for a medical or religious exemption. Can you meet this requirement.

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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