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$73k-97k (estimate)
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3 Weeks Ago
UK HealthCare is Hiring a Health Education Coordinator/UKHC Near Lexington, KY
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Job Title Health Education Coordinator/UKHC
Requisition Number RE45691
Working Title Prevention Health Education Coordinator
Department Name MG315: Internal Medicine
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 09
Salary Range $43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required EducationMA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time. Occasional driving to health education events. May require occasional lifting of objects up to 20lbs.
ShiftMonday-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 SummaryThe Prevention Health Education Coordinator 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 / AbilitiesMS 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/ExperienceMaster’s degree in Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, Public Health, Epidemiology, Criminal Justice, or Human Development. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Deadline to Apply 06/16/2024
University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Job Title Health Education Coordinator/UKHC
Requisition Number RE45691
Working Title Prevention Health Education Coordinator
Department Name MG315: Internal Medicine
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 09
Salary Range $43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required EducationMA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time. Occasional driving to health education events. May require occasional lifting of objects up to 20lbs.
ShiftMonday-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 SummaryThe Prevention Health Education Coordinator 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 / AbilitiesMS 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/ExperienceMaster’s degree in Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, Public Health, Epidemiology, Criminal Justice, or Human Development. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Deadline to Apply 06/16/2024
University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$73k-97k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/28/2024
WEBSITE
ukhealthcare.org.uk
HEADQUARTERS
ABERDEEN
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1813
CEO
RONALD RUSSELL
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
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