Administrative Coordinator II/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an associate to support the Department of Pediatrics in credentialing, appointments and promotions. This role serves as the main contact and recruitment center for healthcare providers, coordinating onboarding and ensuring compliance across UKHC, the College of Medicine, KCH, and pediatrics operations.

The candidate will work with senior leadership, maintain confidential records, manage time effectively and uphold high ethical standards in a busy academic

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree is required.
• Experience with credentialing, onboarding, or medical staff processes is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate credentialing, appointments and promotions processes.
• Serve as main contact for healthcare providers and recruitment inquiries.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance across departments.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Suite

Excel

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

sitting, walking, typing, computer work

Shift

Mostly M-F 8AM – 5PM; Other days and hours as needed which may include early morning, evening, and weekends

Job Summary

This position and related job responsibilities is critical to the overall Department of Pediatrics serving as a resource for all areas related to faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding, continuity of credentialing, appointments, and promotions, as well as overall organization of faculty affairs.

This position serves as the main point of contact and the recruitment center for healthcare providers. This position interacts with colleagues in academic medicine, both internal and external to UK, this job interacts directly with senior leadership across the entire organization.

This associate must possess strong ethical standards, be able to interact with and represent UKHC , the COM , KCH , and the Department of Pediatrics, and uphold professional and confidentially requirements. The associate will be organized, have excellent time-management abilities, and be detail-oriented.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Windows Suite including Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/11/2026

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