Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) Remote Available

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization:

HealthIT Cogito Sys & Epic ODBA

Job Summary:

The Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) is responsible for the administration optimization and ongoing maintenance of Epic IRIS databases to ensure data integrity system stability security and high performance across all Epic environments. This role works closely with application teams developers system administrators and infrastructure teams to support Epic operations upgrades and optimization initiatives in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform core Epic database administration functions including monitoring maintenance and troubleshooting of IRIS databases
Support Epic upgrades environment refreshes and routine system health checks
Manage database performance security and data integrity across multiple Epic environments (Production Test Training etc.)
Collaborate with Epic application teams and technical partners to quickly resolve system and performance issues
Execute document and follow standard change management procedures
Provide proactive recommendations to improve performance reliability and environment stability
Test validate and document disaster recovery and business continuity procedures
Maintain accurate operational documentation and runbooks

Required Qualifications

Epic Operational Database Administration (ODBA) Certification (required)
Bachelors degree or 57 years of equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Epic Database Administrator in a healthcare IT environment
Strong experience supporting large-scale Epic production environments

Technical Skills

Strong Linux/Unix administration skills
Proficiency in shell scripting
Experience using command-line tools and utilities such as awk sed and Perl
Knowledge of Epic IRIS database architecture and administration
Experience with Epic ECP (Enterprise Cache Protocol) is a plus but not required

About the Department:

Health IT

HealthITprovides the best health information technology tools that support Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission of:

Delivering distinctively personalized care
Improving the health care of individuals and communities regionally nationally and internationally
Providing transformative learning programs
Supporting compelling discoveries

Our tools which form the digital arteries of VUMC are either developed in-house by our innovative product teams or selected from the most cutting-edge solutions available in todays ever-changing marketplace. Our 500 colleagues provide ongoing support over each products entire lifespan ensuring that the tools are meeting the evolving needs of the Medical Centers 24000 colleagues.

Our solutions are driven by the incredible work and research of our colleagues throughout Vanderbiltand supported through a close partnership withVUMCInformation Technology (VUMC IT). The strong collaboration among our teams means that VUMC can respond to clinical and operational issues with agility and innovation. Together we ensure VUMC remains a leader in its pioneering use of healthcare information technology.

Underscoring our entire department are our core values ofaccountabilitytransparencyand executiondelivered with a strong Partner Promise.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics finance administration legal and community affairs human resources communications and marketing development facilities and many more.

At our growing health system we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be ...