Clinical Registry Analyst 4- Remote - 137416

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 11 / 13 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11 / 24 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

DESCRIPTION

Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.

Under direction, the Clinical Registry Analyst 4 leads quality assurance and process improvement initiatives within a statewide birth defects surveillance program. This remote position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of clinical registry data used for public health research and policy.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Oversee and refine quality control protocols for clinical data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Design and implement process improvement strategies to enhance data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans for data discrepancies or workflow inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, data managers, and IT teams to optimize registry operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation for standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality metrics, and audit trails.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on quality assurance best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

The incumbent demonstrates strong analytical skills with experience in process mapping, performance metrics, and quality improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), along with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives.

Applies subject matter expertise of the medical registry and clinical specialty to maximize effectiveness of registry through implementing quality assurance processes and methods for data collection and storing to ensure registry compliance with regulatory agencies and improve reporting accuracy. Through complex analyzing, identifies areas for program clinical improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Nine (9) years of related experience, education / training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience / training.

Advanced knowledge of the clinical and operational implications in the clinical registry, including data collection, medical center policies, regulatory requirements, and analysis methodologies. Ability to apply clinical registry knowledge and to specific situations.

Proven ability to apply knowledge and skills of clinical specialty to assess, monitor, investigate, and report program clinical quality. Proven ability to troubleshoot and test bugs in registry software.

Skilled communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.

Advanced interpersonal skills. Skills to work collaboratively, coordinate and integrate with others throughout the organization and in national groups. Successful experience working with people with a wide range of backgrounds and skills.

In-depth knowledge of data analysis, research and reporting, particularly regarding clinical registries. Knowledge of clinical quality measures. Advanced analytical skills to do complex analysis.

Ability to make judgements with a high degree of independence and where policies are not always directly applicable. Recommends solutions to complex problems that require innovation and creativity to refine or enhance existing policies.

Advanced teaching skills. Ability to develop trainings that convey complex concepts in an understandable way.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $79,200 - $143,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $37.93 - $68.68

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).