Practice Transformation Advisor II/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Project Manager to assist in developing and implementing strategic plans for KY REC clients focused on practice transformation and quality improvement. You will independently support KY- REC clients aiming to meet quality goals, leveraging HIT resources and EHR knowledge to guide remediation plans and drive process improvements.

In collaboration with Practice Transformation Manager, Assistant Director, and Director, you will identify workflow redesign

Qualifications

• Clinical experience preferred in healthcare settings.
• Experience with healthcare quality improvement, EHR, or grants.
• Strong knowledge of transformation, process improvement and PM software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for KY REC clients.
• Independently support clients toward quality goals using HIT knowledge.
• Identify workflow redesign opportunities and deliver team education.
• Present on quality improvement, MACRA, and payment reform to large groups.

Skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Customer service

Active listening

Process improvement

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; sitting for extended periods of time with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing), occasionally standing and/or walking with objects between 10-25lbs; occasional exposure to loud noises and/or extreme temperatures; and 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

Employee to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for KY REC clients for process quality improvement on practice innovation projects and/or quality improvement projects. Employee to independently support KY- REC clients as they work towards meeting quality improvement goals.. Employee to use knowledge of health information technology ( HIT ) projects and/or non- HIT projects to support KY- REC clients in order to successfully implement process improvement and work with practice personnel to develop a Remediation Plan as needed per assigned project. Employee to facilitate work planning with Practice Transformation Manager, Assistant Director, and/or Director. Employee to identify and target workflow and office redesign opportunities. Use effective presentation skills to deliver education to large groups of multidisciplinary health care professionals on topics such as quality improvement, payment reform, MACRA , and practice transformation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of complex concepts relating to transformation and innovation; have knowledge of project management software and processes; have excellent presentation skills; be well organized; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office and SharePoint); above average customer service skills; active listening skills; and a thorough understanding of process improvement practices.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Clinical experience preferred. Previous experience with healthcare quality improvement, Electronic Health Records ( EHR ), and grant project implementation experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/25/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of project management experience in a healthcare environment have you had?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in securing, implementing, or optimizing electronic health records (EHR) or other health information technology.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Describe your experience working directly with physician leaders, hospital administration, medical faculty, providers, and staff to ensure compliance with programs such as Promoting Interoperability, MIPS/MACRA, ACOs, payment innovation, patient centered medical home or any other Quality Improvement programs.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience leading quality improvement initiatives and/or process improvements focused on care delivery in a healthcare setting.

  (Open Ended Question)