Job Description

UK HealthCare
Job Title | Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC |
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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
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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.
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Shift |
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with some evening, nights, and weekends required per business needs.
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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.
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Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience |
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in healthcare quality improvement.
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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. |
To apply, please visit the following URL:https://hospitalcareers.com/job/8678867/technical-project-specialist-i-ukhc/→