Job TitleCommunity Health WorkerRequisition NumberRE47395Working TitleDepartment Name7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGINGWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time. Light lifting occasionally for setting up at community events. extensive computer and telephone work.
Shift
Monday to Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly community outreach worker with excellent organizational skills to serve as a central and primary contact for research subjects, patients, and community members at the Center on Aging Clinic.
The candidate chosen for this position will work to support recruitment for and the daily operations of Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment clinincal trials. Essential job duties require 1) Communication and interpersonal skills 2) Organization and time management abilities 3) Computer proficiency 4) Dependability 5) Team player with the ability to work independently 6) Familiarity with medical terminology. A valid Kentucky drivers license is preferred. Experience with minority outreach and engagement preferred.
Specific job duties will include: telephone contact with community members and potential research participants; mailings, attending community events, assisting with research visits and data entry support.
IEBC- internal employee being considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Preferred at least one year in customer service or other job involving interaction with patients/clientele
Deadline to Apply09/30/2024Our 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.
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 check and/or drug screen.
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