Community Health Assistant Job 3045 Job at Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.

Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept. Lexington, KY 40508

Hiring part-time less than 23.0 hours Community Health Assistant (CHA) for Community Health Equity and Education program.

Hourly non-exempt position; $14.30 per hour.

External candidate application deadline is December 15, 2022.

The primary responsibilities include working in the field with the Go365 Biometric Screening program and health fairs. While working in the Go365 program, expectations are to provide finger stick screening procedures to measure cholesterol, A1cs, and glucose, provide measures such as height, weight, and waist circumference, and provide occasional clinical support.

Anticipated work hours January - June approximately 3 days per week between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., other days as needed. July - December as needed for events.

Must have High School or GED plus one year of experience or one year of related coursework/training. Medical office or medical field experience including patient screening, biometric screening, health assessment, and data collection; or combination of related training and related experience.

Must complete blood borne pathogen and OSHA training per health department requirements within 14 days of appointment.

Candidates may apply onine at www.lfchd.org

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well. Values: We commit to being... Caring: We will treat our clients, community and coworkers with compassion and kindness. Accountable: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Respectful: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Equitable: We will provide services and care equitably to all of our clients throughout the community. Service: We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed child care providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and part-time eligible employees, including paid time off (annual and sick leave accruals). Employee benefits summary: Four medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account. Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month. Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive. Additional benefits include basic life insurance and long term disability; cafeteria plans; wellness program, employee assistance program; paid holidays; paid annual leave and paid sick leave; and tuition reimbursement program. Retirement Benefits include the Kentucky Employees' Retirement System and Cash Balance plan and Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.


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