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Apply locations Curity Home Office 1 time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0042657

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and support of our database platforms, primarily MySQL, and enterprise solutions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for, managing, monitoring, and testing all databases across the enterprise. In this role, you will provide expert Tier III support for all databases, including SQL databases supporting client-server and web-based applications, leveraging your technical expertise to drive database efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

• Analyzes and troubleshoots custom application interactions with all databases. Creates and executes queries required to remediate all issues related to custom application database integrations.

• Creates databases, configures locations for database files and transaction logs, indexes, etc. In collaboration with developers, supports database migrations to newer versions, validates performance and security. Assists in the transition towards system and database modernization initiatives.

• Performs manual and scheduled maintenance procedures for backup, optimization, and indexing as required. Monitors logs, disk usage, and performance metrics to ensure functionality and accessibility.

• Troubleshoots database related issues, such as networking and connectivity problems along with performance issues. Develops methodology for ongoing assessment of database performance and identifies problem areas.

• Supports application development team members by performing server administration, assigning logins and granting access rights.

• Works with the development team to troubleshoot application-related issues.

• Uses built-in SQL and third-party tools to collect and analyze statistical data. Implements solutions and optimizations, comparing results with original baselines.

• Documents works are performed and communicates with stakeholders via email and the service management platform.

• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced understanding of MySQL, MS SQL, or other Relational database engines

• Understanding of Non-Relational database engines such as MongoDB, REDIS, or Cassandra

• Understanding of SQL management tools (such as MySQL Workbench)

• Understanding of server resources and management

• Basic understanding of supporting software development throughout the SDLC

• Basic understanding of scripting and automation

• Possess the ability and willingness to quickly adjust priorities as business needs shift

• High level of conceptualization, analytical, logic, technical, problem-solving and reasoning skills

• Good oral and written communication skills, with an eagerness to provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients

• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software

• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 10% of the time

• Spoken and written fluency in English

• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• AA/AS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field OR additional experience above the minimum will be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience designing, writing and debugging database queries to extract, calculate or manipulate data required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in relational database administration and management strongly desired
• At least one SQL certification, such as MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator
• Experience using a service desk platform (ITSM or trouble ticket system )

We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

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Who We Are
ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors.

Our vision
To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations.

Our mission
To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fostersenduring relationshipsbetween doctors, staff and patients and deliverssuperior outcomesand a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value throughscalable innovation,resourcefulness andaccountability.

Our patient promise
You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.