Systems Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Public Health seeks a Systems Administrator to lead medical coding audits, maintain coding systems, and train staff across all 120 counties. This full-time executive branch role in Frankfort offers a salary range and a telecommute option.

Responsibilities include security liaison, help desk coordination, and onsite coding reviews, with an emphasis on customer service and training abilities.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills.
• Experience in training.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, including Teams.
• Interpret statutes and regulations as it pertains to the Department and LHD.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Network Systems Security Liaison.
• Serve as LHO Branch Service Desk Coordinator.
• LHD Network Systems Security Resets/Unlocks.
• Answer Help Desk Phone Calls.
• Assist with Onsite Coding Compliance Reviews.
• Update DPH Administrative Reference (AR).
• Update Distribution Lists.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Training experience

Microsoft products / Teams

Statute/regulation interpretation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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9/11/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604585

Systems Administrator

Pay Grade 13

Salary $43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location 275 East Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Department for Public Health (DPH), Division of Administration and Financial Management (AFM), is seeking a Systems Administrator for our Local Health Operations (LHO) branch. This position will serve as the lead medical coding specialist. It will also interact with all 120 counties in the state of Kentucky and build relationships with those that work in the Local Health Departments (LHDs) in the state. This position will perform medical coding audits, keep all coding information in the system up to date and provide coding training to all health departments. You will also assist with User Meetings, system security requests and process service fee overrides.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Serve as Network Systems Security Liaison.
• Serve as LHO Branch Service Desk Coordinator.
• LHD Network Systems Security Resets/Unlocks.
• Answer Help Desk Phone Calls.
• Assist with Onsite Coding Compliance Reviews.
• Update DPH Administrative Reference (AR).
• Update Distribution Lists.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following

• Good customer service skills.
• Experience in training.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, including Teams.
• Interpret statutes and regulations as it pertains to the Department and LHD.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, of if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (CHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School graduate.
• Experience, training, or skills: Two years of experience in IT systems administration, IT systems support, or IT systems analysis.
• Substitute education for experience: Additional education in computer science, IT, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute experience for education: Additional experience in IT systems administration, IT systems support, or IT systems analysis will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis OR a certification in an IT related field will substitute for the required education.
• Special Requirements (age, licensure, regulation, etc.): NONE.

Working Conditions: Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Dunn at [e-mail] or 502-564-0216.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D