Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Hazard, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Community Health Coordinator/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE44519 |
| Working Title | Dental Outreach Case Manager/Patient Liaison |
| Department Name | MG150: Medical Group-NFV |
| Work Location | Hazard, KY |
| Grade Level | 06 |
| Salary Range | $16.20-24.82/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 | The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Occasional driving of company vehicle to transport patients as needed. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk) |
| Job Summary | This position is located off-campus in Hazard, KY. The primary responsibilities for the Community Health Coordinator will involve one on one interaction with clients by outreach contact and reporting, independent case management efforts to reach families regarding children’s dental status, and navigation with transportation services to ensure timely access to dental care. The CHW advocates on behalf of the client/family to dental providers and agencies. The CHW will complete home visits. They will be expected to promote individual capacity for improved dental health, provide focused health education information and materials to patients. This includes preparing detailed spreadsheet reports, making multiple attempts to contact families, and facilitating necessary steps for treatment completion by the end of each summer. Additionally, the role encompasses diverse assignments such as community outreach, education, and support activities, contributing significantly to enhancing dental care accessibility for children in the community. This position will require a valid driver’s license and includes transportation duties of clients as needed in support of care access. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Valid driver’s license. Ability to use basic desktop applications such as Excel; Outlook; TEAMS, EPIC (electronic health records) |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Previous experience in administrative and/or clerical roles; prefer work experience related to community health outreach and/or program support/coordination. Prefer 2 or more years of experience working in a dental or dental outreach setting, or 2 or more years of experience working in case management or patient navigation services. Preference will be given to a candidate who holds community health worker certification (CHW). KY Community Health Worker Certification (CCHW) at time of hire or would like it obtained within 1 year from date of hire. |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/27/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The 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. |