Info Systems Analyst

Applies professional concepts, department/unit and campus / medical center / OP policies and procedures to resolve a variety of complex issues in one or more IT areas of specialization. Analyzes complex issues. Within defined procedures and practices, determine appropriate action.

The Information Systems (IS) analyst plays a crucial role in shaping how School of Dentistry (SoD) faculty, staff, and learners experience technology across its clinical, education, and research mission. The IS Analyst utilizes a broad understanding of IT to administer systems, support users, implement systems, and continuously improve operations. The IS analyst collaborates with stakeholders across UCSF and external vendors to implement and maintain solutions. Ideal candidates will combine technical knowledge with analytical problem-solving, project coordination skills, and a strong customer-focused mindset.

 

Department Overview 

UCSF School of Dentistry

MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery.

VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide.

VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate PRIDE in all that we do. 

Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value.  

We provide comprehensive oral health care services with over 120,000 patient visits per year.  We offer a four-year DDS program as well as a two-year program for international dentists that culminates in the DDS degree.  We have numerous specialty residencies, PhD and Master’s degree programs in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, a combined DDS-PhD program, and a combined PhD-dental specialty training program. Other graduate programs include Craniofacial and Mesenchymal Biology and Bioengineering, and a DDS/MBA program. The School is one of the preeminent oral and craniofacial research enterprises in the world, ranking number one in National Institute of Health funding for 26 consecutive years.  

 

UCSF Dental Center

UCSF Dental Center is a cohesive entity within the structure of UCSF’s School of Dentistry that oversees and operates all clinical activities in the dental school. Its primary goal is to provide outstanding, seamless, cutting-edge patient-centered care. The Dental Center also aims to provide state of the art clinical experiences and education to students; deliver cost-effective dental health care; and generate resources for reinvestment in the School of Dentistry’s educational, clinical and scholarship missions. UCSF Dental Center’s primary services include all advanced dental specialty programs, and the general dentistry and specialty faculty practices. A majority of the Dental Center’s clinical facilities are located at the Parnassus Campus, with an additional presence at Mission Bay and the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.  

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. - 3+ years of relevant progressive experience - Broad knowledge of various areas of IT, including systems administration, server management, networking, client-side support, and vendor management. - Demonstrated ability to install software and troubleshoot and repair moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals, and software. Understanding of and experience in troubleshooting client, server, and peripherals-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination, and analysis. - Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices, and policies, including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at administering moderately complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software, and networks. - Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. - Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users, and dependent/related functions. - Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner. - Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification, and implementation. Basic knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications. - Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development, and application of technology and systems to meet business needs. - Demonstrated experience with database administration. Working knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases. - Familiarity with logical data design, data mapping, or data conversion. - Demonstrated testing and test planning skills. - Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements. - Experience working in a healthcare setting

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.