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Jefferson Health · 2 weeks ago

Epic Operational Database Administrator

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care. The Epic Operational Database Administrator role focuses on managing and optimizing the Epic operational database environments, ensuring performance, availability, and compliance with healthcare standards.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Epic Iris database infrastructure and operational DB systems (Chronicles)

Monitor database performance, tune configurations, and resolve performance bottlenecks

Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery protocols

Collaborate with Epic application teams, report writers, and infrastructure teams to ensure system reliability and performance

Apply patches, upgrades, and Epic version releases in coordination with application teams and Epic support

Ensure compliance with healthcare data security regulations (e.g., HIPAA)

Assist with data archiving, purging strategies, and database refreshes as needed

Support Epic upgrade projects and assist in integration of third-party tools

Create and maintain documentation for database processes, standards, and procedures

Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as required

Qualification

Epic Chronicles databasesEpic certificationsSQL Server administrationOracle database administrationLinux familiarityHealthcare data privacyPowerShell scriptingBash scriptingHealthcare IT experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3–5 years of experience as a DBA, with at least 2 years supporting Epic systems

Proficiency with Epic Chronicles databases

Familiarity with SQL Server and/or Oracle database administration

Familiarity with Linux, Storage (SAN) technologies, and backup tools

Working knowledge of healthcare data privacy and security best practices

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system and data issues

Preferred

Epic certifications in Operational Database Administration (ODBA)

Experience with Hyperspace, Hyperdrive, Interconnect, Bridges, or other Epic modules

Exposure to scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools

Experience in a healthcare or clinical IT environment

Benefits

Medical (including prescription)

Supplemental insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995

Philadelphia, PA, US

5001-10000 employees