Health Education Coordinator/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Health Education Coordinator for the Bluegrass Care Clinic, part of the HIV care team. The role focuses on managing PrEP referrals, screenings, and enrollment, delivering counseling to reduce HIV transmission and improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with BCC providers, promoting safe health behaviors, and delivering education to patients, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional event duties in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• MA required in Health Education, Social Work, Public Health, or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Minimum 3 years related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage PrEP referrals, screenings, and program enrollment for patients.
• Provide counseling and education to reduce HIV transmission and improve health literacy.
• Coordinate services with BCC providers to promote safe health behaviors.

Skills

MS Windows

Written communication

Oral communication

Planning & organizing

Continuous improvement

Medical knowledge

Teaching skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

MA in Health Education or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Health Education Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE54476

Department Name

MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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

09/22/2026

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.