IS Technical Support Specialist III/UKHC

Job Title
IS Technical Support Specialist III/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54633

Working Title
Quality Improvement Advisor

Department Name
H4022:Health System Administration

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
09

Salary Range
$43,680-71,323/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

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position may require you to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time; perform repetitive motions; and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with patients, caregivers, and staff at all levels.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; as an exempt-level position, some nights and/or weekends may be required per departmental/business needs.

Job Summary

The Kentucky Regional Extension Center (Kentucky REC) is currently seeking a Quality Improvement Advisor. The primary responsibility of the Advisor will be to provide technical assistance to providers across the state on topics such as Quality Improvement programs and Health Information Technology (HIT) projects such as the Quality Payment Program and other quality initiatives as defined. This is a two-year grant funded position.

Hybrid

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to cooperate with fellow team members and coworkers.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

EMR/EHR, Value-Based Care Initiatives, Quality Improvement experience.

Deadline to Apply
06/16/2026

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.