Health Education Coordinator/UKHC

Health Education Coordinator/UKHC University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $43,680 - $71,323 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Master's degree in social work Collaborate with healthcare professionals Spanish Master's degree in epidemiology Microsoft Outlook Infectious disease care Mid-level Windows Criminal Justice Master's degree in criminal justice Healthcare referral management Implementing health screening services Public Health Continuous improvement Driving Master of Arts Organizational skills Master's degree in public health

STI & STD

prevention Epidemiology Social Work

HIV/AIDS

care Specialization in health and wellness instruction Health Education Communication skills Teaching Health education and counseling One-on-one health counseling Database software proficiency Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Health Education Coordinator/UKHC Requisition Number RE54476 Working Title Department Name MG31

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Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 09 Salary Range $43,680-71,323/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time. Occasional driving to health education events. May require occasional lifting of objects up to 20lbs. Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Occasional after hours and weekends for health education events. This position is not eligible for remote work at this time. Job Summary The ID Division is seeking a Health Education Coordinator for its health education team. This position will serve as part of the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Care Clinic (BCC) multidisciplinary HIV care team to provide intensive prevention services to patients identified as high-risk for contracting HIV. This position will be primarily responsible for the management of all pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) referrals, screenings, and program enrollment for individuals wishing to receive PrEP services at the BCC. This position will provide counseling and education to patients to reduce the risk of HIV transmission, improve health literacy, and help clients achieve better health outcomes. The Prevention Health Education Coordinator will coordinate services with the BCC providers to promote safe health behaviors and contribute to the Bluegrass Care Clinic's mission of providing quality services to high risk individuals throughout Kentucky.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities MS Windows (Word, Excel, Access (or other database experience), Outlook. Written/oral communication, planning/organizing, continuous improvement, medical knowledge, teaching skills, collaboration, attention to detail. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Master's degree in Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, Public Health, Epidemiology, Criminal Justice, or Human Development. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Deadline to Apply 05/26/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.