Database Specialist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field plus three years of relevant experience or associates degree plus five years of relevant experience or High School Diploma plus seven years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Excel Word PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to analyze data and evaluate effectiveness of database systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects/tasks.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods (up to eight hours) perform tasks normally associated with an administrative office environment and operate related office equipment.

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Responsibilities:
Develops and runs reports to identify validate document report track and trend Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for department and division management using multiple UAMS vendor and other third-party databases data analytic tools and industry best practices; integrates data from multiple internal and external sources.
Reviews and processes new item adds vendor setup miscellaneous payee or contract tasks and reviews which includes but is not limited to bill-only transactions stock changes new item adds new vendor adds miscellaneous payee requests contract updates pricing corrections etc.
Works with departmental managers to prepare reports and presentations as necessary to track document and report progress and performance and to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
Supports Supply Chain and institutional initiatives as required and directed by leadership. These tasks may include but are not limited to cost impact analysis reports market share analysis reports vendor/product category spend validation reports contract compliance reports and clinical/operational procedure volume/cost reports.
Maintains reviews and audits data identifying and correcting errors or adding detail to improve reporting.
Collaborates with vendors to ensure the procurement process is as accurate and efficient as possible.
Reviews and confirms the accuracy of documentation to assist in the training and on-boarding of peers.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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