Community Health Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare – Newtown Pike is opening in Lexington, KY and seeks a Community Health Coordinator to help patients navigate the healthcare system and connect them with social resources. This role supports the Population Health program with outreach and in-clinic activities, and conducts risk assessments to identify needs.

The coordinator will engage with patients through clinic visits and home visits, build trust, provide health literacy information, coordinate with social

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CHW certification within 6 months preferred.
• Ability to navigate healthcare system and assist with social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and identify needs via risk assessments.
• Provide information and connect patients with medical and psychosocial resources.
• Serve as liaison between health, social services, and the community to improve outcomes.
• Conduct clinic support and home visits to connect patients with resources and document in EHR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

CHW certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Working Title Community Health Coordinator - Newtown Pike Clinic

Department Name

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

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 Join UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike!
UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike is scheduled to open in early 2027 at 330 Newtown Pike in Lexington. This new 11,000-square-foot facility will expand access to care across Central Kentucky, offering primary care for all ages, general pediatric dentistry, radiology services, and community services. Join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter in providing care to our community.
The Population Health team is seeking a Community Health Coordinator to be a part of the inpatient/outpatient Population Health program. This position will help patients navigate the healthcare system and provide support for social determinants of health. Through a risk assessment, this individual will identify those patients who need further assistance with their care and/or resources. In the outpatient setting, this position will provide information for at-risk patients regarding medical and psychosocial support services and serve as a liaison between health, social services, and the community to facilitate improved health outcomes.
This role will involve building relationships with patients through trust, motivational interviewing, and empowering patients to take an active part in their health. Individuals will also provide information and resources to clients to improve their health literacy, increase retention in medical care, and improve treatment adherence to achieve better health outcomes. Primary patient interactions will occur through clinic support and home visits, which will aim to facilitate connection to resources, application completion, and identification of community support systems. This position will also include community outreach to identify appropriate resources. The coordinator will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the patient has obtained needed resources and health care services and will maintain patient confidentially and documentation in electronic health record and databases.
This is a hybrid position, with both remote work and in person attendance within clinics is expected.
Review of applicants will begin after 7 days.

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 12/15/2026

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.