Clinical Informatics Specialist III - Hybrid
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Clinical Informatics Specialist III - Epic Reporting - Hybrid position supports UC San Diego Health's clinical, operational, and strategic reporting initiatives through the design, development, and optimization of enterprise analytics solutions. Leveraging Epic Reporting Workbench, Radar, Clarity, SAP Crystal Reports, Tableau, and SQL-based technologies, this role partners with clinicians, operational leaders, and informatics teams to deliver data-driven dashboards, reporting tools, and actionable insights that improve patient care, operational performance, and decision-making across the health system. In this role, you will support a broad portfolio of reporting and analytics initiatives, including Epic upgrades, optimization efforts, and go-live activities. You will contribute to the development of innovative reporting solutions, support data-driven decision-making, and participate in the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and emerging AI technologies that enhance healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. This position supports the end-to-end delivery of analytics solutions, from requirements gathering and design through development, validation, implementation, and ongoing optimization. This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with team members currently expected to work onsite approximately 20% of the time, while the remaining work may be performed remotely. Onsite presence may increase as needed to support operational priorities, stakeholder engagement, project work, Epic upgrades, optimization initiatives, go-live activities, training, or other organizational needs. Hybrid work arrangements are reviewed periodically and may be modified based on departmental and business requirements.
Qualifications
Seven (7) years of related healthcare analytics experience, education, and/or training; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three (3) years of related healthcare analytics experience and/or training. Related experience includes professional experience developing and supporting reporting, analytics, and decision-support solutions within clinical information systems, healthcare applications, or enterprise data environments Broad and / or 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. Thorough knowledge of all relevant clinical informatics software and technology, and the complex concepts, principles, policies, methodologies, and industry standards and practices involved with patient care and electronic medical data management in the UC health care system. Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate productively, work in a team environment, and to train and support clinical informatics users at all professional and technical levels throughout the medical center. Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner. Strong analytical skills and knowledge in documentation and reporting, with the ability to select and run queries, collect and analyze system performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses. Ability to work with senior staff and managers in clinical information technology, health care management, and business analytics, serving as a technical resource and providing advice and counsel on issues of functionality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, policy, and performance.