Associate Database Administrator

Job Summary

The Associate Database Administrator works under the direct supervision of the Data Base Administrator assisting in maintaining and updating integrated systems; reviews technical issues and recommends solutions; designs and directs implementation of enhancements and revised functions, and develops complex solutions for integrated systems.

Duties

• Analyzes trends and issues; resolves concern’s and problems of user community’ interprets concerns, defines desired results, implements solutions, and recommends direction of new I.S. strategies
• Assures functionality, compatibility and stability of assigned systems and associated network devices. Configures client servers for optimum system performance
• Within an Active Directory network, evaluates, tests, implements approved Group Policies
• Creates and updates Hospital internal and external websites, creates web pages, analyzes website use, makes recommendations and implement solutions
• Assures proper integration with other computer systems’ coordinates work necessary to meet requirements
• Evaluates new hardware, software and related equipment
• Trouble-shoots network as required to isolate and diagnose semi-complex system and network problems
• Acts as Hospital Associate SQL Data Base Administrator, offering assistance and guidance on all SQL DB applications
• Works with outside Business Partners in establishing secure data transfer and data access connections via VPN or pre-established secure sites
• Configures and installs network devices and peripherals as assigned
• Provides assistance in enhancing technical skills within the I.S. department
• Participates in programming activities such as software implementation and maintenance: analyze, test, and makes recommendations on alternative equipment or software configurations

Qualifications

• Two to three year’s professional level experience in a computer systems operations or support position
• Baccalaureate Degree in computer science, information systems management, or a closely related field preferred. Prior experience may be substituted for Baccalaureate Degree
• Two to three year’s prior experience with office automation applications and personal computers; related office support software (i.e. Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and other software applications that are unique to each department
• Knowledge of current industry standard database tools, utilities, operating systems software, and standard automation software
• Knowledge of relational database administration concepts, with applicable knowledge of industry standard tools
• Knowledge of wireless hardware and software concepts
• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture, characteristics, troubleshooting, and repair techniques
• HIPAA related standards and data sensitivity issues
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, vendors, and other hospital information systems staff
• Ability to design procedural guidelines and application documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to troubleshoot an array of systems as required to isolate and diagnose problems
•  Ability to provide understandable technical support to management and staff
• Ability to configure client/server services in and apart of the existing Active Directive environment

Lifting Requirements
Sedentary- generally not more than 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as ledgers, files and small items.