Hearing Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title
Hearing Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52803

Working Title
Hearing Coordinator/UKHC - Eastern State Hospital

Department Name
H1060:ESH Medical Office

Work Location:
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
08

Salary Range
$ /hour

Type Of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education
HS

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Required Related Experience
3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed KY Notary

Physical Requirements
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or sitting for long periods

Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Summary
The ESH hearing coordinator acts as the liaison between ESH and the court system for all 50 counties served by the hospital. The position is responsible for coordinating weekly court hearings within the hospital and ensuring timely completion of all court documentation by ESH staff. This includes civil commitment, guardianship, and other court documents completed by providers. The hearing coordinator maintains and updates records of court processes related to ESH and its patients. With ESH leadership, also serves as a liaison to UK Legal Counsel, ensuring appropriate expertise is involved in answering legal questions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Completion of high school diploma or GED, experience preferred. Must have a valid Driver's License. The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No

Preferred Education/Experience
Prefer three years experience in office/clerical work.

Deadline To Apply
01/19/2026

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.