Data Analyst

Job Overview

The Division of Geriatrics at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a dedicated full-time Data Analyst to support the Cognitive Health Assessment Metrics Post Positive Screen (CHAMPPS) project. This role involves managing, organizing, and reporting data collected through various sources, with a focus on Epic chart data abstraction. Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the analyst will collaborate with a multi-site research team. The position requires handling clinical patient record data, ensuring data accuracy, supporting study goals, and preparing visualizations such as charts and tables to clearly present findings.

Main Duties

• Develop and maintain project-related databases and data infrastructure using tools like REDCap, Qualtrics, and Atlas.ti.
• Conduct systematic chart reviews within Epic to extract specific study data points.
• Enter data precisely into research databases and generate reports using Epic EHR tools such as Workbench and SlicerDicer.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to guarantee completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain thorough documentation of workflows, data definitions, and abstraction methods.
• Address and resolve any data inconsistencies in cooperation with the project team.
• Standardize data collection procedures across participating sites to maintain uniformity in methodology.
• Support literature searches and other research activities to compile necessary data.
• Occasionally transcribe qualitative data as required.
• Collaborate on project design, documentation, testing, and implementation, including contributing to literature reviews, IRB protocol preparation, and grant submission assistance.
• Ensure project complies with institutional policies and escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
• Provide administrative support such as calendar management, expense reimbursements, and coordinate with internal or external entities as needed.
• May assist in participant recruitment and scheduling interviews.
• Generate summary reports and assist with preparing research materials such as white papers, posters, presentations, and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the field with at least one year of related work or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in common software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Windows or Mac operating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical expertise with Excel, REDCap, web-based applications, and database management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive participant data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse cultural groups and vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with project management software, such as SmartSheets.
• Sound judgment in handling project concerns and issues.
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare or social science fields such as MPH, MS, MA, or MPA.
• Knowledge of UCSF policies regarding reimbursement, research guidelines, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
• Experience managing grants funded by California state.