University of California, San Francisco · 15 hours ago
Clinical Data Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $178K/yr
5+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research and education. The Clinical Data Specialist will manage research customer requests for data sets, develop specifications, build complex queries, and work closely with clinicians to extract and validate data from management systems.
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Responsibilities
Managing research customer requests for data sets
Working with the client to understand data needs
Developing clear specifications of requirements
Building complex queries
Writing Structured Query Language (SQL) code
Translating needs into data extract, documentation, and code
Implementing tools applied to clinical information
Extracting data from data management systems
Providing excellent customer service and troubleshooting system issues
Validating data and providing output in a clear format
Maintaining strong customer relationships with clients
Analyzing requirements and developing user specifications for reporting and data analysis
Serving as the technical expert for the CMS Data Reuse program
Liaising between researchers and technical teams
Providing consulting services in study protocol consultation, funding opportunities, appropriate data selection, IRB protocol application development, and CMS reuse application process
Managing Data Use Agreement (DUA) lifecycle services
Hosting work-in-progress meetings targeted to Medicare/Medicaid data user groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training
At least 5+ years of similar work experience
Certification: Epic Clarity Data Model (HB)
Broadly encompassing or highly in-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical informatics specialty areas. Knowledge of controlled terminology, clinical workflows, user interface optimization, clinical decision support, rules development, data integration and mining, clinical ontologies, and adoption of technology
In-depth knowledge of all relevant clinical informatics software and systems, and of the highly complex concepts, principles, policies, methodologies, techniques, best practices, regulations, and standards practices involved with patient care and electronic medical data management in the UC health care system
Ability to apply advanced problem-resolution skills to highly complex issues, quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner
Advanced analytical skills and expertise in documentation and reporting, with the ability to apply metrics, design and run queries, collect and analyze performance data, and produce sophisticated reports and analyses for management use
Preferred
Advanced ability to serve as a technical leader and information resource, and to work collaboratively with senior staff and management across departments, providing advice, counsel, and analysis on issues of policy, functionality, system efficiency, upgrades, business analytics, and industry advances and trends
Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule
Advanced interpersonal communications skills, to convey highly technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical users in a clear and concise manner, to provide technical support, and to develop and deliver training materials as needed
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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