Pulmonary Informaticist - 141940

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking a Sr. Pulmonary Epic EMR Analyst to own the clinical applications portfolio for the pulmonary service line.

You will design, build, test, and implement Epic ClinDoc/Orders modules and manage related third‑party apps across the EMR, ensuring robust support and upgrades. You will also coordinate with external vendors and devices, translate clinical requirements into sustainable technical solutions, and lead medium to large projects as a technical

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Knowledge of operations, systems and functions from planning to evaluation and testing.
• Ability to diagnose problems and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Advanced interpersonal communication to train and support clinical users and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management and leadership skills to drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, test, and implement Epic ClinDoc/Orders modules for the pulmonary service line.
• Own the full technical portfolio of third‑party applications, including support, upgrades, testing, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as escalation point for complex system issues and guide cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with external vendors for integration with clinical applications and devices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Advanced communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care IT

Tools

Epic ClinDoc

Epic Orders

GEMWeb

Telcore QML

Abbott i-STAT

Job description

Payroll Title: CLIN APPLICATIONS PROFL 4 HX

Department: Pulmonary Services

Hiring Pay Scale: $125,000 - $182,000 / Year

Worksite: Various

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: HX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Variable, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday, occasional weekends

#141940 Pulmonary Informaticist

Filing Deadline: Fri 11/6/2026

DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Pulmonary Epic EMR Analyst is the technical and informatics owner for UC San Diego Health pulmonary service line for the Epic Orders team. The role designs, builds, tests, and implements Epic's inpatient Clinical Documentation and Orders module and related clinical application systems, and owns the full technical portfolio of third-party applications associated to the service line, including support, maintenance, upgrades, testing, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.

Because much of this work depends on devices and applications that live outside Epic, the analyst also supports integration with third-party hardware and software, analyzes and maps external devices to the EMR, and serves as the primary contact for third-party vendors on application support and configuration. The analyst brings expert knowledge of Epic ClinDoc/Orders and of clinical workflows, and translates clinical and operational requirements into sustainable technical solutions.

As a technical leader in clinical applications, the analyst applies advanced professional concepts and broad industry knowledge to lead or contribute to medium and large projects of wide scope and complexity, and serves as the escalation point for complex system issues. The role may be recognized as an expert in an area of focus within clinical applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Broadly encompassing or highly In-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical applications specialty area(s). Knowledge of operations, systems and functions, including planning, design, development, implementation, user support and training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing and evaluation.
• Ability to apply advanced problem-resolution skills to highly complex issues, quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills to effectively train, support, and collaborate productively with clinical users and key stakeholders at all professional and technical levels.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills, and ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
• Advanced written and verbal communications skills, to convey highly-technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical users and staff in a specific, clear, and concise manner.
• Advanced analytical skills and expertise in documentation and reporting, with the ability to apply metrics, plan and implement testing systems, collect and analyze performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses for management use.
• Advanced ability to serve as a technical leader and information resource, and to work collaboratively with key personnel and management, providing guidance and recommendations on systems, improvements, upgrades, and industry advances and trends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at UC San Diego (UCSD) is strongly preferred, as it reflects an understanding of institutional practices, systems, and expectations.
• Certified Epic ClinDoc.
• Certified Epic Orders.
• Experience with GEMWeb, Telcore QML
• Experience with Abbott info HQ (i-STAT)
• Five (5) years or more of experience as an EHR analyst.
• Experience as a major participant in a clinical system implementation.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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