What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title
Technical Project Specialist I/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE48802
Working Title
Practice Transformation 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
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary
The Kentucky Regional Extension Center (Kentucky REC) is currently seeking a Technical Project Specialist I (Practice Transformation Advisor) to be responsible for assisting healthcare organizations with quality 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, MIPS/MACRA, 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.
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
01/27/2025
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.
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.
Salary : $48,360 - $81,328
