Data Analyst

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)

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