Senior Database Administrator; sponsorship​/transfer

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for integrating all data coming from various sources into the data warehouse. The data warehouse is defined as data from various sources including but not limited to, encounter (medical, lab, pharmacy) data as well as data contributed through health promotions and disease management activities. The Senior Database Administrator determines data needing to be collected from other appropriate data sources for business specific projects.

Additionally, this position ensures the system is available during regular business hours and to all necessary users in support of clinical, financial and operational reporting for the organization. The Senior Database Administrator is also responsible for the accuracy, security and maintenance of the data warehouse system.

• Administer SQL and Oracle databases. Manage database users, security, upgrades, etc.
• Perform analysis to optimize databases.
• Perform upgrades, patches and hotfixes as necessary.
• Keep abreast of external/regulatory requirements, industry best practices, new techniques and technologies.
• Promote information technology skills and knowledge to increase business partner independence.
• Take ownership of problems and assignments and complete assigned projects within targeted time frames.
• Estimate realistic time for performing development and enhancements to the company’s Data Warehouse.
• Create appropriate documentation for all new and/or changed procedures and instructions.
• Keep Manager/team members/business partners informed of project/task status as needed.
• Participate in meetings. Communicate effectively and share ideas in a productive and cooperative manner.
• Provide on‑call support and project management as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline.
• 5 years’ experience working with Oracle DBA, Oracle PL/SQL, and Informatica.
• Extensive knowledge of Oracle database administration.
• Knowledge of Informatica administration and programming and Oracle PL/SQL programming.
• Previous experience working in the health care industry, specifically HMO, is a plus.
• Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming in 3rd/4th generation languages, relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages, (word, spreadsheet, etc.).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.