Database Administrator - EPIC Cache/Iris

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Market reviews

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Gym membership discounts

Free Care.com membership

Tuition support up to programs

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Database Administrator to support EPIC Caché/Iris databases across multiple environments. The role requires strong problem solving, Linux familiarity, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders to deliver reliable data services.

The incumbent will install, configure, and maintain Epic Caché/Iris environments, monitor health, manage alerts, and participate in upgrades. The position offers a stable full‑time schedule with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert for Caché/Iris.
• Install, configure and maintain database environments.
• Monitor service health, manage alerts and logs.
• Lead database projects and backups.
• Develops and enforces database standards and procedures.

Skills

EPIC Caché/Iris

Linux

Shell scripts

Customer communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Database Administrator - EPIC Cache/Iris

Location: UCHealth Colorado

Department: UCHlth Database Administration

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $30.24 - $68.07 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience and the level hired into, see details below.

This is a full-time, exempt/salary position on UCHealth's Database Administration team to support Caché/Iris database. Candidates must reside in an approved state to be eligible for consideration. This role does require some work outside of normal business hours to assist with go-lives and updates as necessary.

This position requires an experienced administrator to maintain various EPIC database environments for a growing company that serves 25,000+ users.

Candidates Will Be Considered For One Of The Following

• Database Administrator Associate (1+ years of relevant experience): $30.24 - $45.36 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
• Database Administrator (3+ years of relevant experience): $37.04 - $55.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
• Database Administrator Senior (5+ years of relevant experience): $45.38 - $68.07 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Key Factors

• Strong technical problem solver who can resolve issues within EPIC(Caché/Iris) database
• Basic understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripts
• Ability to balance work across a diverse set of customers, projects, goals and priorities
• Ability to discuss requirements directly with customers and deliver satisfactory solutions as well as support various technical issues/tickets

Summary:

Designs, implements, and maintains assigned advanced databases and database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert for Caché/Iris
  • Install, Configure and Maintain database environments
  • Set up and configure Epic monitoring tools (Redalert, System Pulse), manage alerts and logs, set up, configure and manage administrative tools
  • Monitoring of service health, management of service requests, change management
  • Proactively find issues within the environment and help put processes in place to prevent problems.
  • Monitors the performance, security, integrity and recovery of assigned databases, at an advanced level.
  • Leads project design, contributing expertise in advanced data management methodologies, tools and techniques.
  • Develops, optimizes, and enforces database administration standards, policies and procedures.
  • Manages the scheduling and operation of advanced database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and upgrades/enhancements.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional groups
• Problem solving skills
• Experience with Linux and Redhat

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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