Practice Transformation Advisor II/UKHC

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

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Kentucky Regional Extension Center seeks a Quality Improvement Advisor to guide practices and hospitals in Kentucky through strategic plans for process and quality improvement, facilitating practice transformation and value-based care initiatives.

The role focuses on identifying workflow opportunities, delivering educational presentations, and supporting clients with clinical quality improvement and health IT projects, including EHR-related efforts.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of transformation and innovation concepts.
• Knowledge of project management software and processes.
• Excellent presentation skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with customer service mindset.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Active listening and collaboration in a supportive team environment.
• Thorough understanding of process improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist practices and hospitals in Kentucky in developing and implementing strategic plans for process improvement and quality improvement projects.
• Identify workflow and office redesign opportunities and deliver educational presentations to large groups of professionals.
• Serve as a resource for questions from clients regarding Clinical Quality Improvement, Practice Transformation, and Value Based Payment.

Skills

Quality improvement

Project management

Presentations

Communication

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Customer service

Active listening

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

EHR systems

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

The Kentucky Regional Extension Center (Kentucky REC ) is currently seeking a Quality Improvement Advisor to assist practices and hospitals in Kentucky in developing and implementing strategic plans for process improvement, practice innovation and/or quality improvement projects. This position will identify and target workflow and office redesign opportunities; deliver educational presentations to large groups of multidisciplinary health care professionals; and use expertise on quality improvement, health information technology ( HIT ) projects and non- HIT projects to assist REC clients in implementing practice innovation projects and/or quality improvement projects (such as alternative payment models, quality and value-based care programs. This position will also serve as a resource for routine and complex technical questions from clients regarding Clinical Quality Improvement, Practice Transformation, and/or Value Based Payment.

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 09/30/2026

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)