Clinical Administrator I/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Kentucky UK HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Administrator I to provide leadership and oversight for a broad range of departmental administrative and operational functions.

Reporting to the Department Administrator, you will manage financial administration, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, HR activities, faculty affairs, and collaboration with College of Medicine, UK HealthCare, and external partners to advance clinical, educational, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required with 5 years of related experience.
• Supervisory and departmental leadership experience preferred.
• Strong financial, HR, and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for departmental administrative and operational functions.
• Oversee budget monitoring, financial reporting, purchasing, payroll, and compliance.
• Lead HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and staff development.
• Coordinate faculty affairs including recruitment, appointments, credentialing, licensure, privileging and promotion processes.
• Coordinate philanthropy, marketing, facilities and space utilization; liaise with leadership and external partners.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Epic

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Clinical Administrator I/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55902

Working Title Associate Department Administrator

Department Name MG360: Ophth & Visual Science

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 BA

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

Required Related Experience 5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting at computer for periods of time.

Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Job SummaryThe Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Clinical Administrator I to provide leadership and oversight for a broad range of departmental administrative and operational functions. Reporting to the Department Administrator, this position serves as a key partner in supporting the department’s clinical, educational, and research missions.

Working collaboratively with departmental leadership, the Clinical Administrator I assists with the development and implementation of operational programs, policies, and strategic initiatives that promote organizational effectiveness and support departmental goals. The position is responsible for financial administration and operational oversight, including budget monitoring, financial reporting, purchasing, payroll, and compliance with university and UK HealthCare policies and procedures.

The Clinical Administrator I provides leadership and supervision for administrative staff and oversees human resources activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and staff development. The position also leads faculty affairs activities, including faculty recruitment, appointments, onboarding, credentialing, licensure, privileging, productivity administration, promotion and tenure processes, and other faculty-related administrative matters.

Additional responsibilities include oversight of departmental fellowship and medical student program administration, coordination of departmental philanthropy and marketing activities, and management of departmental facilities, equipment, and space utilization. The position serves as a key liaison among faculty, staff, trainees, the College of Medicine, UK HealthCare and external partners to promote effective communication, collaboration, compliance, and operational excellence. Based on departmental needs, the Clinical Administrator I may represent the department on behalf of the Department Administrator and assist in advancing strategic initiatives and special projects.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office, Epic

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline to Apply 10/06/2026

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