Community Health Coordinator/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Population Health team at University of Kentucky is seeking a community health worker to support Transition Care Management for high‑risk patients discharged from the hospital to home. You will perform home visits, coordinate care, and connect patients with community resources while addressing social determinants of health, with documentation in EHRs.

This is a hybrid position with both remote work and on-campus attendance, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• HS required.
• 1 year related experience required.
• UK provided CHW certification completed in 6 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits and care coordination for high-risk patients.
• Connect patients to community resources addressing social determinants of health.
• Maintain confidentiality and thorough documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive needed health services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

HS

Job description

Job Title Community Health Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55810

Working Title Community Health Coordinator

Department Name H4007:Chief Medical Office

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 06

Salary Range $19.22-24.82/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 1 yr

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 09/27/2026

Our University Community

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