Medical Staff Affairs Assistant Dir/UKHC

Job Title
Medical Staff Affairs Assistant Dir/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54878

Working Title
Medical Staff Affairs Assistant Dir - Kentucky Clinic K005Q

Department Name
H4007:Chief Medical Office

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
13

Salary Range
$71,323-131,685/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) within one year of hire; Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) within two years of hire.

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion; standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Primarily Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm, with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs.

Job Summary

The Medical Staff Affairs Assistant Director oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive enterprise strategies and processes mission critical to UK HealthCare Enterprise initiatives, patient safety and financial viability. This leader is responsible for collaborating with the Medical Staff Affairs Director to ensure integration and alignment of Credentialing, Privileging, Provider Enrollment, and Peer Review programs related to reimbursement, accreditation and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations related to healthcare activities with the Enterprise’s strategic objectives. This position requires advanced understanding of government guidelines and accreditation standards. Team leadership is a critical part of this position as is strong communication with the Medical Staff Affairs Director, and other leaders across the organization with dedication to upholding UK HealthCare’s Mission, Vision and Values.

This is a hybrid position; office located at 115 Waller Ave.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate for this position will possess experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CACTUS, eKASPER, Provider Database Management.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree and 4 years of credentialing/privileging experience and/or administrative experience and and/or data management.

Deadline to Apply
06/29/2026

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.