Job Title
Hosp Performance Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE55239
Working Title
Hosp Performance Specialist
Department Name
H4022:Health System Administration
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50lbs.; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 lbs.; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasional job-related travel.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; as an exempt-level position, some evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required in order to meet departmental business needs.
Job Summary
UK HealthCare is seeking a Hosp Performance Specialist to support performance monitoring and data reporting across the Enterprise. This position will develop and maintain the infrastructure to monitor and analyze internal and external environment quality and safety data (e.g. CMS Star Program, Leapfrog Safety Grades, etc.) and enterprise benchmark reporting. They will serve as a data and analytics liaison, ensuring data integrity and reliability across multiple systems and teams.
This is a hybrid position.
This position is eligible for the University of Kentucky’s exceptional benefits package: 3 weeks of vacation plus 13 paid holidays and bonus days 200% employer match for 403b retirement savings plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) considers UK a public service employer. This means, as a UK employee, you might be eligible for student loan forgiveness. UK employees and their families can take advantage of tuition-free classes at the University with our tuition assistance programs Affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance including a $0 co-pay for telehealth visits Visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits to explore additional benefits.
Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC).
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until the position is filled, which could be prior to deadline date listed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of healthcare quality and safety measurement; proficiency with databases and analytics tools (e.g. Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint); effective written and verbal communication skills; and excellent attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
MHA/MBA preferred. See the equivalencies link for more information.
Deadline to Apply
07/31/2026
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.
