Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Health Education Specialist

Requisition Number

RE51813

Working Title

Department Name

7H140:EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

42

Salary Range

$17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, lifting, pulling, pushing of objects up to 50 lbs, repetitive movements

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Occasional evenings as needed.

Job Summary

The Health Education Specialist position, under the direct supervision of the 3rd/4th year Clerkship Director, and in consultation and regular collaboration with all applicable educational deans or their designee, is responsible for supervising paperwork and managing the daily administrative activities of the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) educational programs as outlined in the LCME, ACGME Institutional, Common Program and Specialty Program Guidelines for UME.



In addition, the Health Education Specialist position is responsible for the direct supervision of the program's medical students on a daily basis, and serves as the primary liaison between the Clerkship Director, chief residents, house staff, medical students, program faculty, UME Dean, Dean's Office, Registrar, Student Affairs, Office of Medical Education, and affiliated teaching sites concerning program educational matters.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communication skills, technical skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

10/05/2025

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.