Database Specialist

Job Summary

The Database Specialist serves as a liaison to Qgenda and Lightning Bolt, working closely in a highly collaborative manner with the scheduling team, Clinic Medical Director, Division Directors, providers, administrative team, and leadership.

The Database Specialist assists with change management processes and process documentation, maintains provider preferences, call calculations, additional payment data, and work patterns. The role involves data analysis, support of evaluation and reporting mechanisms, documentation, reporting, coordination, and collaboration with leadership to integrate stakeholder feedback regarding data needs. The position provides daily analytical and scheduling support for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ensuring accurate scheduling for faculty, fellows, residents, and providers, and working with administrative staff to implement SOPs related to time away, call, and coverage.

The Data Systems Analyst acts as the primary technical and operational expert supporting enterprise clinical scheduling platforms, focusing on QGenda and Lightning Bolt. Responsibilities include system configuration, optimization, data integrity, reporting, and end‑user support to ensure accurate, equitable, and efficient provider scheduling across clinical departments. The analyst partners with clinical leadership, administrators, and Human Resources to translate operational needs into well‑designed scheduling system solutions.

3/9/2026 by 11:59pm

• Bachelor’s degree in business technology, data analytics, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience with substantial data coordination, data monitoring, project management, and custom scheduling information systems.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team, establishing and fostering cooperative working relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to engage and collaborate productively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience in data management and data analysis with a focus on best practices in data governance and keen attention to detail.
• Experience in developing, preparing, and designing reports and data visuals for a range of audiences and data literacy levels.
• Experience working with complex data systems such as scheduling systems and Epic, including testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting email triggers and automations.
• Experience with system configuration.
• Demonstrated skill in software and web apps (e.g., Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel), Box, Google Workspace, and at least one survey platform (Qualtrics, Survey Monkey).

• Experience testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting pre‑configured rules and triggers in software systems.

• 35% – Schedule Administration
• 30% – Scheduling Systems Management
• 20% – Analysis, Reporting, and Development
• 15% – Systems End User Support and Management

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a School of Medicine academic/clinical department of approximately 49 faculty members, 10 volunteer clinical faculty, 9 fellows, 30 residents, and approximately 95 staff members. The department is responsible for providing research, education, and clinical service.

• Salary or Pay Range: $33.33 – $59.48
• Salary Frequency: hourly
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 21
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  DATA SYS ANL 2
• UC Job Code: 007198
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M‑F 8AM to 5PM
• Location:
  
  Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP
  098)
• Union Representation: 99 – Non‑Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Position is 100% on‑site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. Below are highlights of the benefits package and eligibility rules.

• High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from that fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Extensive leave benefits, including pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave.
• Paid holidays annually as stipulated in…