UCSF Health is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research and patient care. They are seeking a Data Analyst to support the design and implementation of Gastroenterology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety programs, focusing on data analytics and reporting workflows across national initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining analytic datasets and database structures
- Building and managing dashboards and data visualizations
- Conducting statistical and computational analyses
- Overseeing data quality assurance processes
- Generating reports to inform feedback, shared learning, and program evaluation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in related area and 1 year of related experience and / or equivalent experience / training
- Demonstrated experience with data management, data analysis, and database development in research, quality improvement, or healthcare settings
- Experience with database building, analysis, and data management with one or more of the following: Stata, SASS/SPSS, SQL, and Teleform programming platforms
- Experience working with relational databases and/or electronic health record–derived data
- Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations to communicate analytic findings
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly present complex analytic findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple analytic projects simultaneously, and meet established deadlines
- High attention to detail and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to work on site at the San Francisco VA Medical Center 1-2 days per week (weekdays only)
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in research data analysis, healthcare analytics, quality improvement, or health services research
- Prior experience designing and enhancing data collection instruments, analytic datasets, and reporting structures to support evaluation and publication
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain systems that support data integrity, validation, and quality assurance processes
- Experience working with electronic medical records and extracting structured or semi-structured clinical data for analytic purposes
- Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare quality measurement frameworks
- Familiarity with healthcare data privacy, security standards, and institutional data governance practices (e.g., HIPAA-compliant data handling)
Company Overview
UCSF Health offers healthcare services in the areas of cancer, heart disorders, neurological disorders, organ transplants, and more. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.ucsfhealth.org.