Clinical Informatics Specialist IV – HigherEdJobs

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The Clinical Informatics Specialist IV (CIS) will work with teams across the IT department to devise solutions that meet both the reporting and analytical needs of the local community of UC Davis clinical researchers and the data sharing mandates of the national consortium of Clinical and Translational Science Centers. They will support clinical researcher projects by extracting complex datasets from Epic’s relational databases as well as other non-proprietary relational databases. The CIS will perform all tasks associated with these data retrieval projects including requirements gathering, data retrieval, curation, validation, secure data delivery and accounting of disclosures. The Clinical Informatics Specialist will also participate in evaluating and enhancing analytics tools and improving data provisioning processes.

Apply By Date

January 15, 2024 before 11:59 pm ; interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• Epic Clarity Certification within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the analysis, retrieval, and management of clinical data from a healthcare software system.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with standardized healthcare codes (e.g., ICD, CPT, LOINC, SNOMED)
• Highly proficient in Structured Query Language (SQL); experience with query tuning and optimization.
• Excellent analytical skills to develop and/or comprehend complex technical, clinical, research, and fiscal information; ability to absorb information to make timely and sound decisions.
• Demonstrated experience translating customer requirements into technical specifications and documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills to determine and prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Experience with various office software tools such as Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Oracle and MS SQL Server experience
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills to convey highly technical technical information to all levels of clinical users in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to use logic and flow diagrams to describe the functional processes of a system that both end-users and programmers can understand.
• Familiarity with data governance and data stewardship principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clarity Data Model certification (Inpatient, Ambulatory and other clinical domains preferred)
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Public Health, or Healthcare Administration.
• Caboodle Data Model experience
• Experience with OMOP Common Data Model
• Expertise with various programming languages and software such as XML, Python, J2EE, Excel, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects.
• Previous involvement in quality improvement or research projects related to hospital operations, ambulatory clinical operations, emergency medicine, trauma, etc.

Department Description

The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.

The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.The Data Access and Delivery Team is charged with responding to all incoming requests for data, developing reports and data extracts, and maintaining reporting best practices for the organization. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on data extracts for research projects. The data extraction process entails working closely with researchers to gather requirements and pull data meeting the requirements. The Research Data Fulfillment team works on a variety of projects while maintaining patient privacy and security. The team utilizes a multitude of data sources including the EPIC EMR, OMOP and several vendor databases.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $7,991.67-$15,825.00 monthly
• Annual Salary Range: $95,900.00-$189,900.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 25
• Payroll Title: Clinical Informatics Spec 4
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% – Full Time
• Shift Hours: 8am-5pm
• Location: HAS Building at 10850 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670HAS Building at 10850 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: The position is hybrid with a minimum two days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) on siteThe position is hybrid with a minimum two days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) on site

This is not an H1B opportunity.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Maternity, Paternity, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistant for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to work outside of standard 8-5 hours as needed to align with researcher’s schedule (infrequent).
• Must be able to travel for training / certification and yearly conferences as needed

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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