Clinical Systems & Data Administrator

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health seeks a senior information systems professional to oversee dept. IS operations, including database creation, maintenance, and reporting. The role collaborates with IT to ensure robust systems for clinical and administrative use.

Requirements include a health or IS degree and 5 years of database design/maintenance experience, plus strong SQL reporting skills. Flexible to shift and capable of collaboration with clinicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a health related field or Information Systems.
• Must have five years of experience in designing and maintaining complex databases, working with application design and system development, and creating statistical reports.
• License or certification in area of clinical expertise may be required.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical and administrative procedures, practices and protocols.
• Must have in-depth practical knowledge of using information technology to assist in the delivery of fast and efficient patient care.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of interdepartmental roles and relations, and to identify system problems and solutions.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of operating systems in a client-server environment.
• Must have experience with Database Management Systems operations, maintenance, and backup/recovery.
• Experience in SQL reporting required (Crystal Reports, Access).
• Must apply rigorous analytical skills and prioritize work to meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to assigned staff and serves as a clinical and operational resource to management and physician staff.
• Conducts and coordinates data analysis using sound clinical and technical logic and statistics to signify variance.
• Provides technical writing support, documenting technical specifications and solutions for area reporting.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and IT division to implement and utilize IS programs for departmental applications.
• Participates in relational database analysis and planning.
• Creates project methodology and data aggregation logic with clinicians and leaders; may serve as project manager.
• Trains staff to maximize utilization and deliver optimal service to customers.
• Creates meaningful reports and optimizes designs for departmental management.
• Manages system hardware and upgrade projects; develops long-term strategic plans for competitiveness.

Skills

Database design

SQL reporting

Crystal Reports

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT liaison

Client-server

Documentation

System development

Education

Bachelor's degree in health related field or Information Systems

Job description

Parkland Health seeks a senior information systems professional to oversee dept. IS operations, including database creation, maintenance, and reporting. The role collaborates with IT to ensure robust systems for clinical and administrative use.

Requirements include a health or IS degree and 5 years of database design/maintenance experience, plus strong SQL reporting skills. Flexible to shift and capable of collaboration with clinicians and staff.