Operational Database AdministratorThe Operational Database Administrator is responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining the Operational Database (ODB) environments that support production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production needs. This role involves installing and managing administrative and monitoring tools to ensure high availability and performance of the Epic system. The administrator will regularly assess performance metrics, monitor system health, and troubleshoot any issues to optimize database efficiency.
Additionally, the role includes managing user logins and access configurations, applying IRIS and Epic updates and upgrades across production and non-production environments, and configuring environment copies based on strategic needs. The DBA will also participate in capacity planning to ensure sufficient system resources, respond to emergency or after-hours issues, and collaborate with technical teams and Epic for proactive support. Other responsibilities include writing and maintaining automation scripts, participating in change control processes, maintaining business continuity plans, and ensuring compliance with Epic and vendor best practices for hardware and software configurations.
This position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to handle critical database issues, and a deep understanding of Epic system management and database administration. Off-hours work and participation in on-call rotation are required.Essential FunctionsCreating and managing the ODB environments that serve production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production needsInstalling and maintaining the administrative and monitoring tools necessary for high levels of availability and performance of your Epic systemUnderstanding performance metrics, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issuesManaging the logins for different types of access, including login behavior and working environment configurationApplying IRIS and Epic upgrades and updates to production and non-production environmentsConfiguring and maintaining environment copies according to the environment strategyResponding to emergency and after-hours issuesEngaging in capacity planning exercises to ensure adequate system resourcesCollaborating with your technical teams and Epic to ensure proactive supportWriting and maintaining scripts to improve system management tasksParticipating in your change control process for all planned application and technical activitiesMaintaining and testing processes related to business continuityFollowing vendor and Epic best practices for hardware and software configurationNon-Essential FunctionsPerforms related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.About UsWhy Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals.
We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.