Clinical Informatics Specialist IV
University of California - Los Angeles Health
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Job summary
University of California Health is seeking a Clinical Informatics Specialist IV to advance analytics and technology strategy. You will design intelligent, workflow-driven solutions that transform clinical and operational processes using automation, AI, and LLM-RAG capabilities.
This hybrid role partners with clinical, BI, and enterprise analytics teams to deliver scalable data-driven outcomes. Responsibilities include end-to-end delivery, data modeling, SQL analytics, and integrating
Qualifications
- Master's in Data Science or related field.
- 4+ years in a healthcare-related organization.
- Experience in healthcare informatics.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver intelligent, workflow-driven analytics and AI solutions.
- Translate complex workflows into scalable analytics and automation.
- Develop data models and SQL analytics assets for reporting and operations.
- Build automation, agent-based systems, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Collaborate with BI, clinical, and operations teams to define solutions.
- Lead end-to-end solution delivery from requirements to deployment.
- Monitor performance and optimize value and adoption.
- Advise stakeholders with technical guidance and innovative approaches.
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Job description
Drive innovation at the intersection of healthcare, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
The Clinical Informatics Specialist IV plays a critical role in advancing UCLA Health's analytics and technology strategy by designing and delivering intelligent, workflow-driven solutions that transform clinical and operational processes. This position combines advanced expertise in data analytics, data modeling, and solution architecture with experience leveraging automation, AI-powered technologies, and agent-based systems to improve organizational performance and decision-making.
In this role, you will partner with clinical, operational, business intelligence, and enterprise analytics teams to translate complex business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions. You will design, develop, and optimize modern analytics capabilities that leverage enterprise data platforms, automation frameworks, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and enterprise technologies such as Salesforce to create meaningful operational efficiencies and actionable insights.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and strategically minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems, driving innovation, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance healthcare delivery and business operations.
- Design and implement intelligent, workflow-driven solutions that improve clinical, operational, and business processes across the organization.
- Translate complex workflows and business requirements into scalable analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Develop and optimize data models, SQL-based analytics solutions, and scalable data assets that support reporting, operational intelligence, and decision-making.
- Build and operationalize automation capabilities, agent-based systems, and AI-powered solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and insight generation.
- Leverage modern analytics platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, and emerging technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), to solve business challenges.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and deliver solutions aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
- Partner closely with business intelligence, enterprise analytics, clinical, and operational teams to define solution strategies and drive successful implementation.
- Support the integration of enterprise technologies, including Salesforce and other business platforms, to improve workflow efficiency and data accessibility.
- Establish and promote best practices for solution design, data governance, security, scalability, and operational support.
- Lead end-to-end solution delivery, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing optimization.
- Monitor and evaluate solution performance, recommending enhancements that maximize business value and user adoption.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing technical expertise, strategic guidance, and innovative approaches to complex operational and analytical challenges.
At UCLA Health, you'll help shape the future of healthcare by leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI technologies to improve patient care, operational excellence, and business outcomes. Working alongside clinical, operational, and technology leaders, you'll have the opportunity to build innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact across one of the nation's most respected academic health systems.
This flexible hybrid role allows for a blend of remote and on-site work, requiring presence on-site at least 5% of the time or as needed based on operational requirements. Please note, travel to the "home office" location is not reimbursed. Each employee will complete a FlexWork Agreement with their manager to outline expectations and ensure mutual understanding. These arrangements are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted or terminated as necessary.
Salary offers are based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $109,900 - $243,900 annually. The University anticipates offering a salary below $170,000 annually.
- Master's in Data Science or related field
- 4+ years of experience in a healthcare-related organization
- Prior work in healthcare informatics
- SQL proficiency, including 2+ years of demonstrated expertise/strong programming skills in MS SQL Server or Oracle platforms
- Coding experience in common languages like Python
- Salesforce experience or willingness to become Agentforce certified within 3 months
- Apex class experience preferred
- Epic Clarity Data Model certification in one or more modules (EpicCare Inpatient, Hospital Billing, Prelude ADT, Radiant, Willow, Optime) preferred, preferably in employee's area of expertise
- Epic build experience in a live environment strongly preferred
- Experience with RAG systems, agentic technology, and large language models (LLMs)
- Expertise in Prompt and Context Engineering
- Advanced data analytics and modeling skills
- Extensive knowledge of data warehouse concepts, data structures, and reporting
- Understanding of the usage and application of good Data Ops including metadata collection, iterative design and improvement, agile methodology, and more
- Superlative analytical, problem-solving, and metadata skills
- Superlative ability to translate business questions and requirements into reports, views, and BI query objects
- Ability to understand and translate healthcare workflows
- Extensive knowledge of best practices regarding reporting, workflows, policies, procedures, systems, and culture in the healthcare environment
- Experience in gathering, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking requirements
- Ability to identify, document, resolve, and/or elevate issues and maintain a complete issues log
- Ability to accurately and precisely estimate development timeAbility to manage multiple and competing tasks while maintaining timelines
- Must recognize and evaluate problems, and refer to the appropriate channels for action
- Effective written & verbal communication
- Ability to deliver and communicate analytics in a healthcare setting
- Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels to understand requirements, and foster good business relationships
- High functioning team skills, including active listening and rapport building
- Ability to work effectively as a team player with people of all backgrounds and at all levels
- Ability to mentor other team members, and provide support for teammates learning about reporting or the business needs
- Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation
- Customer focus / Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
- Outcomes/Results-oriented
- Ability to work independently with general direction
- Ability to establish and achieve goals
- Ability to establish and maintain a spirit of cooperation and respect, flourish in an unstructured environment, and always engage in professional and ethical conduct
- Adaptable / Ability to shift focus and manage ambiguity / Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to remain calm in difficult and stressful situations
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