Clinical Informatics Specialist 4

About the role

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS) will work with the Ophthalmology and Urology departments to devise solutions that meet the reporting and analytical needs of the local community of UC Davis Ophthalmology and Urology clinical researchers. They will support clinical research projects by extracting complex datasets from Epic’s relational databases as well as other nonproprietary relational databases.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Clinical Data Retrieval
• 30% - Process Improvement

Requirements

• Obtain Cogito Fundamentals, Caboodle model, Clarity model certification within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Public Health, or Health Care Administration or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the analysis, retrieval and management of clinical data from a healthcare software system.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with standardized healthcare codes (e.g., ICD, COT, LOINC, SNOMED).
• Expertise with various programming languages and software such as SQL, stored procedures, XML Python, J2EE, VBA, Shell Script, Excel, Tableau, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects.
• Working knowledge of Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) applications.
• 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.
• Identify and communicate problems in a collaborative, professional manner. Ability to deal with highly confidential, secured, and financial matters and comply with HIPAA and privacy rules.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Public Health, or Health Care Administration.
• Prior experience with data extract from Caboodle and/or Clarity.
• Familiarity with OMOP Common Data Model.
• Familiarity with DataBricks.
• Familiarity with visualization and analytical tools (Business Objects, Tableau, SSRS, etc.).
• Practical application of HIPAA and privacy rules.
• Awareness and understanding of University policies and procedures.
• Experience with various office software tools such as Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Previous involvement in quality improvement or research projects related to hospital operations, ambulatory clinical operations, emergency medicine, trauma, etc. with a focus on Ophthalmology and/or Urology.
• Practical application of HIPAA and privacy rules.
• Knowledge of healthcare operational practices and principals.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of metadata tagging standards and automated quality-control process development.
• Experience with various programming languages and software such as XML, Python, J2EE, Excel, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects.
• Experience with PACS image extraction and data de-identification using AIR.
• Experience building data pipelines.
• Experience with metadata tagging practices and experience automating quality-control workflows.
• Caboodle Data Model, Clarity Data Model Ambulatory data model and Kaleidoscope Data Model experience.
• Experience with OMOP Common Data Model.
• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Experience with RedCAP.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles.
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Pay

$8,533.33-$16,866.66 per month

Schedule

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Location

UCDHAS Building (HSP165)