APeX Enabled Research (AER) Build Analyst

$97,948 - $180,027/Yr

University of California - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The APeX Enabled Research (AER) Build Analyst at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) plays a crucial role in the design, build, configuration, and support of research projects within the AER team. This position requires a seasoned clinical applications professional who can handle projects of medium size and complexity, or portions of larger projects. The AER team collaborates with various UCSF technical teams to deliver highly customized research solutions, making effective communication and innovative technical solutions essential for success. The AER team provides a wide range of services to the UCSF Research community, including project consultation, grant support, budget estimations, and project implementation and support. Examples of projects include the development of electronic health record (EHR)-based interventions through clinical trials embedded within healthcare delivery systems, enabling researchers with algorithms and digital tools, and supporting the development of scalable, low-cost infrastructure for ongoing research. The Epic Build Analyst will leverage their advanced Epic skills to support the UCSF clinical research community by building, configuring, and supporting projects of varying complexity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $97,948 - $180,027, which is subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. The final salary placement will depend on factors such as work experience and internal equity within the position classification at UCSF. The role is part of the Department of Information Technology Academic Research Systems (ARS) group, which is dedicated to providing data services and infrastructure to support the computing and analytic needs of the UCSF Research Community.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, and support research projects within the APeX Enabled Research (AER) team.
• Collaborate with other UCSF technical teams to deliver customized research solutions.
• Provide project consultation, grant support, budget estimations, and project implementation and support.
• Develop EHR-based interventions via clinical trials embedded within healthcare delivery systems.
• Enable UCSF researchers with algorithms, digital tools, and clinical interventions with strong evidence of feasibility and acceptability.
• Support the development of scalable, low-cost infrastructure for ongoing research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in clinical applications.
• Epic Certification for Inpatient or Ambulatory (Core Applications).
• Broad and/or in-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical applications specialty area(s).
• Knowledge of systems and functions, including design, development, implementation, user support and training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing and evaluation.
• Strong problem-resolution skills with the ability to quickly diagnose problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to train, support, and work collaboratively with users of clinical information systems.
• Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work with senior staff and managers, serving as a technical resource.
• Certification in Epic Ancillary applications (Beacon, Willow, Beaker, etc.).
• Clarity Data Model Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount programs