Senior Database Administrator

Summary Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator responsible for integrating data from various sources into the data warehouse, including encounter data (medical, lab, pharmacy) and data contributed through health promotions and disease management activities. In this role, you will ensure the availability, accuracy, security, and maintenance of the data warehouse system in support of clinical, financial, and operational reporting. The Senior Database Administrator collaborates with internal departments to determine data needs for business-specific projects and requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Oracle DBA, Oracle PL/SQL, and Informatica.

The Senior Database Administrator position is hybrid, with a set schedule of onsite and remote work.

• Administer WHA 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 skill 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 WHA 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 a 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.

$122,574 - $140,000

Western Health Advantage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other basis made unlawful by federal or state law.

Western Health Advantage values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. Collaborating with the best and the brightest means a dynamic, fulfilling work experience for you — and excellent customer service for our members.