Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC Requisition Number RE55305 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 Quality Improvement Advisor to be responsible for implementing process improvement; project planning and implementation; customer service; professional and staff development, and progress reporting for practices. This position 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. 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.

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 08/16/2026 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please describe your paid employment experience working with healthcare organizations.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your paid employment experience working within the confines of federal and state government rules and regulations.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience working with healthcare Quality Improvement.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter