Sr. Beacon Application Analyst - Hybrid - 141253

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Sr. Beacon Application Analyst to design, build, test, and implement Epic Beacon oncology/infusion modules. You will support clinical users, develop protocols, and provide expert leadership on medium to large projects.

The role requires deep Beacon knowledge, strong communication, and collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and IT teams. Hybrid schedule includes onsite Towne Centre Drive and remote work, with a focus on reliability and patient care.

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of clinical applications including planning, design, development, implementation, and testing.
• Advanced ability to diagnose problems and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Strong communication with clinical users and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven organizational and project management skills to lead tasks to completion.
• Ability to document and report with clear technical detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and implement Epic Beacon oncology/infusion module and related systems.
• Provide support to clinical users through workflows, documentation needs, and clinical practices.
• Create or adapt protocols; develop specs for processes and information flow.
• Lead medium to large projects and mentor teammates as a technical leader.
• Ensure troubleshooting and maintenance; apply industry advances and trends.

Skills

Years of experience

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Epic Beacon Certification

Job description

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/1/2026

Payroll Title

CLIN APPLICATIONS PROFL 4 HX

Department

INFORMATION SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale

$125,000 – $182,000 / Year

Worksite

Towne Centre Drive

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

HX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141253 Sr. Beacon Application Analyst - Hybrid

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position has recently been accreted by UPTE HX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Towne Centre Drive (San Diego, CA) and remote.

Description

The Sr. Beacon Application Analyst will be responsible for design, building, testing, and implementation of Epic's Beacon oncology/infusion module and related clinical application systems. Provides support to clinical users through knowledge of clinical processes, documentation needs, workflows, and clinical practice standards, when adapting software to meet their needs. Have in-depth, expert knowledge of the Epic Beacon product and/or infusion workflows.

Works with clinicians to create or adapt written protocols. Prepares detailed specs encompassing clinical processes, information flow, risk and impact analysis. Provide customer service, troubleshooting, and maintenance. As a technical leader in clinical applications, applies advanced professional concepts and extensive industry knowledge to lead and/or work on medium to large projects of broad scope and complexity. May be recognized expert of an area of focus of business in clinical applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus five (5) years of relevant experience/training.
• Broadly encompassing or highly in-depth knowledge of 1–2 areas of focus in clinical applications, including planning, design, development, implementation, user support, training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing.
• Advanced ability to apply problem-resolution skills to highly complex issues; quickly diagnose problems and develop, test, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills to effectively train, support, and work in collaboration with clinical users, research staff, and key stakeholders at all professional and technical levels.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills; ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to convey highly technical information to all levels of clinical and research 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 for management.
• Advanced ability to serve as a technical leader and information resource, in collaboration with key personnel and management systems, improvements, upgrades, and industry advances and trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic Beacon Certification.
• Demonstrated 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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace