Clinical Informatics Specialist 4

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This individual will develop expertise and informatics technology that will allow clinicians, researchers, and staff to improve the health outcomes of patients and advance toward a learning system at UC Davis Health (UCDH). The Clinical Informatics Specialist position is within the Enterprise Analytics and Data Services (EADS) department and is a member of the organization's analytics and data services function. The position primarily supports the Emergency Medicine Domain Specific Unit (DSU), contributing to clinical, operational, research, and academic data needs. As directed by DSU leadership, The Clinical Informatics Specialist takes part in all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of data and analytical products for the Emergency Medicine Domain. This includes requirements gathering, data retrieval from multiple sources, data quality assurance, statistical data validation, semantic curation, data architecture, and data transformation and translation. The incumbent may also take part in other strategic
initiatives, projects, and business development opportunities, including evaluating and enhancing our suite of data tools and advising on data strategy.

Apply By Date: October 12, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or training in Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Information Management Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent relevant experience, in the analysis, retrieval and management of clinical data from a healthcare software system.
• Experience with modern cloud and data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure) for designing and implementing scalable products that serve diverse use cases.
• Experience with data ingestion, transformation, and quality frameworks (e.g., Fivetran, dbt, Monte Carlo) for maintaining reliable pipelines across enterprise sources.
• Experience with of data visualization principles and BI tool capabilities (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) sufficient to design data models that support downstream reporting and self-service analytics.
• Experience with healthcare data standards and source systems (e.g., OMOP, Epic Clarity/Caboodle), including cohort discovery platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data transformation, pipeline development, and query optimization, applied through sound data modeling, scalable design, and metadata management.
• Proficiency with version control and collaborative development workflows, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation and explain complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic Clarity/Clinical Data Model accredited or certification
• Master's degree or equivalent experience/training in Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Information Management Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with orchestration technologies (e.g., Dagster, Orchestra, Apache Airflow) for managing lineage, deployment, and reproducible workflows.
• Experience with AI agents to automate data quality orchestration, assessment, and forensic validation; utilized coding assistants and integrated existing model outputs into pipelines supporting conversational analytics applications.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to assess data quality, identify risks, and develop practical solutions in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor team members and promote data quality standards and best practices across both technical teams and clinical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Data Acquisition, Curation,
  and Analysis
• 30% - System Design and
  Maintenance
• 10% - Business Development and
  Strategy

Department Overview

The UC Davis Health Enterprise Analytics & Data Services (EADS) department serves as UC Davis Health's enterprise resource for data, analytics, and health computing, enabling the clinical, operational, research, and academic missions through data driven decision-making. EADS provides the infrastructure, tools, and expertise needed to transform data into actionable insights while developing and delivering enterprise analytics solutions, dashboards, and decision-support capabilities that advance strategic initiatives and improve organizational performance.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $8,959.26-$17,709.72 (Budgeted range: $8,959.26-$15,500.00)
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 251
• UC Job Title: CLIN INFORMATICS SPEC 4 HX
• UC Job Code: 006361
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): MF 8-5
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis 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 by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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