Community Health Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Population Health team at the University of Kentucky is seeking a community health worker to support inpatient/outpatient programs, focusing on Transition Care Management for high-risk patients discharged to home.

This role involves home visits, care coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and connecting patients to community resources addressing social determinants of health, with confidentiality maintained in electronic records.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills are required.
• High School diploma or GED plus UK CHW certification completed within 6 months.
• Ability to coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Support Transition Care Management for high-risk patients being discharged.
• Conduct home visits and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Document care activities and ensure privacy in electronic health records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School/GED / UK CHW certification

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods of time.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Job Summary

The Population Health team is seeking a community health worker to assist with the inpatient/outpatient Population Health program, specifically supporting Transition Care Management ( TCM ) for high-risk patients being discharged from the hospital to home. This position will provide vital assistance to patients through home visits, care coordination, and connection to community resources that address social determinants of health ( SDOH ) barriers such as transportation, housing, and other psychosocial needs. The community health worker will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive all necessary healthcare services and resources, with confidentiality and thorough documentation maintained within electronic health records and databases.
This is a hybrid position, with both remote work and on-campus attendance expected.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

High School/ GED /UK provided CHW certification completed in 6 months.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/27/2026

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.

Required Documents

• Resume