Emergency Department Data Specialist

The Department of Emergency Medicine is a clinical, research, and academic department within the UC Davis Health System with administrative departments within Hospital Emergency Services (ED). This position is responsible for procuring, auditing, validating, managing, maintaining, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting administrative, clinical, and research data for the department. The position provides analytical expertise essential to the Emergency Department's operations and decision making by departmental and health system leadership.

The position plays a vital role in identifying areas for performance/quality improvement, assessing interventional outcomes, monitoring ongoing operations, and providing information needed by faculty, investigators, staff, and others. The position requires a high level of analytical skill, independent judgement, creativity, organizational ability and communication skills. The position must balance a knowledge of patient flow and quality care with a high level of independent inquiry, problem solving, decision making, and analysis in order to support ongoing operations and the implementation and monitoring of performance/continuous quality improvement efforts as well as gathering business requirements to draft dashboards and reporting specifications. The position requires a high level of innovation, communication, analytical organization, priority setting, leadership, technical knowledge along with the ability to manage multiple projects utilizing current technology to develop and enhance processes, as well as reporting. The incumbent establishes day-to-day priorities and work guidelines to achieve accurate and timely results. Work is performed independently, under the general direction of the Emergency Department Director.

Apply By Date: 05/16/26 at 11:59PM.

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

• Epic Clarity certification.
• Master's degree in public health or related field and/or equivalent experience, training, and education.
• Experience working with end users, cross-functional teams, and multiple levels of leadership in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working with EPIC’s ASAP module, Reporting Workbench, and Tableau.
• Experience with data reporting using business intelligence and analytical software (e.g. Tableau, Crystal Reports).
• Experience selecting and applying univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical techniques and demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate findings accurately and effectively.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. Skills including; writing reporting requirement specifications, technical writing, and communicating end-user requirements with the technical development team.
• Proofreading and writing skills to compose and prepare grammatically correct, clear, legible business correspondence, e-mail, forms, and reports.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making, judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills, especially in areas where guidelines and/or policy is not always clear or applicable.
• Advanced analytical skills to define research questions, compare data, and draw conclusions; ability to organize and analyze data systematically to report results clearly and accurately.
• Ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and produce high quality ouput in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with a large and diverse group of executive leaders, faculty, investigators, and staff.
• Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries
• Excellent organizational skills to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Strong data management experience; ability to develop and maintain multiple, complex datasets, dashboard design/development and quality improvement methodology.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge to develop a wide range of reports and make recommendations to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately produce reports, presentations and documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vizient data and tools.
• Experience with TeamSite or HTML programming, or other web site software.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Data Analytics
• 25% - Data Management
• 25% - Data Reporting

Department Overview

To provide clerical support and coordination of patient services to the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department is a 152-bed acute/tertiary that includes being Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis provides a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, 42 residents, and a total of 26 specialists of every medical and surgical specialty to treat critically ill and injured adults and children. Our team provides an extraordinary level of knowledge, skill and compassion to every patient we serve at our Level 1 Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion.

The Emergency Department is prepared and equipped to provide comprehensive and efficient emergency care to patients in need of medical and surgical specialty physicians to treat critical and acute illnesses and injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $7,891.67 - $14,775.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 24
• UC Job Title: BUS INTEL SPEC 4
• UC Job Code: 006794
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts, working hours variable
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• 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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• 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. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 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
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 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.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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