Food as Health Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title
Food as Health Coordinator/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE52071


Working Title
Food as Health Coordinator


Department Name
HB100:Beyond Blue-UKHC


Work Location
Lexington, Ky


Grade Level
08


Salary Range
$19.00-30.09/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



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


Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting, working on computers and talking on phone for extended periods of time, occasional lifting of 10 lbs



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm



Job Summary

The Food as Health Program Coordinator supports UK HealthCare’s efforts to address food insecurity and improve patient outcomes by coordinating the daily operations of the Food as Health initiative. This role ensures that patients identified through screening and referral processes are enrolled into the appropriate food resources. The Coordinator serves as a liaison between clinical teams, community organizations, and nutrition services, facilitating referrals, maintaining accurate data, providing day-to-day case management of enrolled members, and ensuring program activities align with UKHC’s mission to promote health and wellness.

While the position collaborates across departments to support program improvement, emphasis is placed on coordinating and implementing established workflows rather than developing program strategy or supervising staff.

There is an internal candidate being considered.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

•Knowledge of healthcare operations and referral workflows
•Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
•Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams
•Experience using data management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
•Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards





Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, health promotion, community health, or a related field.
Preferred MSW, MPH, or MS in related field with 1 year experience.
At least two (2) years of experience coordinating programs in a healthcare, public health, or community setting. Experience supporting initiatives focused on social determinants of health or food insecurity is preferred.



Deadline to Apply
10/30/2025


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.