The Center for Rural Health Innovation

The Center for Rural Health Innovation We have proudly served our neighbors since 2011.

The mission of the Center for Rural Health Innovation is to "employ new and emerging health technologies to improve access to quality health care in rural communities".

03/27/2026

Job Announcement – March 2026

The Center for Rural Health Innovation (CRHI) seeks a motivated Clinic Coordinator to assist the Health-e-Schools Program Director in managing a 52-site school-based telehealth network across Burke and Caldwell Counties, North Carolina.

Job responsibilities of this individual will include:
● Visiting schools and supporting nurses in Burke & Caldwell for relationships, troubleshooting equipment and connectivity, gathering and distributing paperwork and supplies
● Presenting patients from sites as needed (training provided)
● Assisting Program Director with the daily operation of the HeS program as needed, including data entry and case management
● Attending school staff and PTO meetings in the afternoon/evening
● Providing public relations and marketing for Health-e-Schools program
● Organizing and leading advisory committee meetings to ensure the needs of the community are met
● Serving on multiple committees throughout the community which improve the overall health and well-being of Burke & Caldwell County students
● Collaborating with and reporting to Burke & Caldwell school personnel, Superintendent, and School Board

Necessary Skills
● Successful experience working independently
● Knowledge of medical practice operations; ability to learn EHR; HIPAA procedures
● Excellent written and verbal skills to represent the program professionally; some public speaking will be required. Individuals who speak Spanish & English are strongly encouraged to apply
● Comfort with computers and technology
● Ability to problem solve with people, agencies, and technology in office and medical settings
● Reliable Transportation, valid NC Driver’s License
● Preference will be given to a candidate who lives in Burke or Caldwell County and is already familiar with the communities & schools
● Involves light lifting, mostly up to 15 pounds and other physical demands such as climbing stairs

Compensation and Benefits
● This is a year-round full-time position, paid hourly, starting at $20 per hour. Hours are somewhat flexible, between 8am and 3pm on school days, approximately 35 hours per week.
● All CRHI employees enjoy 12 paid holidays each year.
● The main office is in Spruce Pine, and the right candidate may work from home.
● Laptop computer is furnished for employee use. Mileage is reimbursed per CRHI policy.
● Annual wellness benefit helps with out of pocket medical and wellness expenses.

Please send letter of interest & resume to jobs@crhi.org, attention Amanda North, Executive Director. Start as soon as possible.

Center for Rural Health Innovation www.crhi.org www.health-e-schools.com
167 Locust Ave., Ste 204
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

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Spruce Pine, NC
28777

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