What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Disease Care Coordinator position at Cherokee Health Systems?
Infectious Disease Care Coordinator
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (no weekends, nights, or major holidays)
Full-time (40/hour per week)
Locations available: Knoxville, TN, In-Person
Do you thrive at the intersection of primary care, behavioral health, and addiction medicine—and want to make it easier for people to access life-saving infectious disease services? River Valley Health is seeking an Infectious Disease Care Coordinator to strengthen care coordination, outreach, and follow-up that improves engagement, retention, and health outcomes.
What you’ll do
You’ll coordinate and support infectious disease and related services across clinic and community settings, including:
- Provide education and coordinate testing/care for PrEP/PEP, HIV treatment, viral hepatitis (HCV/HBV) testing & treatment, and STI services.
- Collaborate closely with substance use disorder team members to support continuity of care.
- Help patients navigate resources and funding options; coordinate pharmacy assistance programs, transportation, and interpretation.
- Conduct focused patient engagement, follow-up, and outreach to close gaps in care and promote wellness.
- Support patient understanding of treatment plans (prescriptions/refills, referrals, authorizations, when to seek care).
- Participate in community events and provide health education; point-of-care HIV/HCV/STI testing training will be provided.
- Complete internal data tracking/analysis and support grant reporting and quality improvement activities.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience working with and/or advocating for populations at risk for infectious diseases preferred
- Prior management/supervisory experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred
- Excellent organization, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Comfort with Word processing, EMR systems, and spreadsheets; data tracking/reporting experience strongly preferred
- Willingness to travel regionally as needed
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a nonprofit organization focused on community health that values your work/life balance.
- Work with a dedicated team of professionals.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive PTO package.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Job description subject to change.