Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC

Job Description

UK HealthCare

Posting Details
Job Title Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC
Requisition Number RE49585
Working Title Quality Improvement Advisor
Department Name H4022:Health System Administration
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BS

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

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; sitting for extended periods of time with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing), occasionally standing and/or walking with objects between 10-25lbs; and regular job related travel.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with some evening, nights, and weekends required per business needs.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Regional Extension Center (Kentucky REC) is currently seeking a Technical Project Specialist I to be responsible for implementing process improvement; project planning and implementation; customer service; professional and staff development, and progress reporting for practices. The Technical Project Specialist will work with multiple stakeholders across the state on Quality Improvement projects; gathering and capturing provider data; developing remediation plans; educating and assisting providers on federal regulations; and tracking progress for project purposes. In addition, the Technical Project Specialist I will facilitate HIT and non-HIT projects such as Quality Improvement, Promoting Interoperability and HIPAA Privacy and Security and other initiatives as required. The Kentucky REC serves as a trusted advisor to health care organizations, clinicians and leaders across the state, helping them to manage the complex and changing world of health care.

There is an IEBC being considered.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, and communication skills; and the ability to cooperate with fellow team members and co-workers.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in healthcare quality improvement.
Deadline to Apply 03/23/2025
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.

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.

Source

To apply, please visit the following URL:https://hospitalcareers.com/job/8678867/technical-project-specialist-i-ukhc/→