Technical Project Specialist III/UKHC

Technical Project Specialist III/UKHC

Job Title - Technical Project Specialist III/UKHC

Working Title - Senior Quality Improvement Advisor

Department Name - Health System Administration

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 12

Salary Range - $62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - BS

Required Related Experience - 5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - Sitting/standing for extended periods of time; regular job-related travel.

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 - This position will support internal UK HealthCare clinical teams, Advancing KY Together (AKT) initiatives, and healthcare organizations across Kentucky in advancing quality improvement, practice innovation, and value-based care strategies. The Quality Improvement Advisor will assess organizational readiness for transformation, identify workflow and operational improvement opportunities, and develop and implement strategic initiatives and service line offerings. This position will communicate complex concepts to organizational leaders and leverage expertise in health information technology (HIT), data analysis, quality measurement and program management to support implementation of practice innovation and quality improvement initiatives. This position will serve as a resource for routine and complex technical and strategic questions; ensure programs align with applicable regulatory requirements; and support data-driven decision-making through performance tracking and reporting. The role will also partner with leadership to advance the KYREC strategic plan and support enterprise and statewide transformation efforts. This position will develop and deliver educational offerings for staff and stakeholders using a variety of modalities and will remain current on federal, state, and local regulations and trends impacting value-based care. This position will also provide leadership and subject matter expertise in interpreting and responding to evolving healthcare policy and regulatory environments.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Exceptional communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Clinical background (e.g., RN or other licensed healthcare professional) is highly preferred

Deadline to Apply - 06/24/2026

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid full-time employment experience in working within the confines of federal and state government rules and regulations.
2. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in healthcare quality improvement and value-based care initiatives.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter