University of Kentucky
Department Name
Department Name H1060:ESH Medical Office
Work Location
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 08
Salary Range
Salary Range $19.00-30.09/hour
Type of Position
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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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
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 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Which best describes your amount of experience working in a legal office? 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
* Indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have working in a professional clerical and/or administrative role. None
More than 0 years, up through 1 year
More than 1 years, up through 3 years
More than 3 years, up through 5 years
More than 5 years
* Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position. (Open Ended Question)
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Department Name H1060:ESH Medical Office
Work Location
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 08
Salary Range
Salary Range $19.00-30.09/hour
Type of Position
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
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
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 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Which best describes your amount of experience working in a legal office? 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
* Indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have working in a professional clerical and/or administrative role. None
More than 0 years, up through 1 year
More than 1 years, up through 3 years
More than 3 years, up through 5 years
More than 5 years
* Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position. (Open Ended Question)
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