Texas Health and Human Services · 6 hours ago
Database Administrator II
El Paso, TX
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,098.66/mo - $6,701.75/moTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of Texans. They are seeking a Database Administrator II to perform data analysis, maintain databases, and ensure data integrity for quality assurance initiatives in state supported living centers.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains databases and reports using software tools including but not limited to MS Access, MS Excel, and SQL
Maintains a relational database system and spreadsheets to track and trend quality of care data
Designs and maintains administrative reports using data from an electronic health record and internal monitoring tools and databases
Creates and updates reports from data entered into the electronic health record
Executes the procedures necessary to save, retrieve, and recover databases from hardware and software failures
Works within the backend of software applications to review queries and resolve operational problems
Develops and implements database procedures to collect and track data with sufficient particularity to identify trends, among, within and/or regarding program areas, living units, work shifts, protections/supports/services, areas of care, staff members and/or individuals receiving services and supports
Ensures the integrity, security and accessibility of the SSLC’s databases, data and reports
Develops and implements tools to track the accuracy and integrity of data reporting
Establishes processes for analyzing and validating data used to calculate outcome measures
Conducts frequent audits using reports to verify information entered into the electronic health record is accurate
Reconciles data reports, identifying data gaps, errors, irregularities, variances, inconsistencies and redundancies in the information gathered
Provides guidance to SSLC staff in the collection, review, and validation of electronic health data required for tracking and trending performance improvement efforts and service monitoring
Oversees, develops, and/or assists in the development and presentation of trend reports
Writes queries to access data for analysis and reporting
Works with interdisciplinary teams to research and correct data issues
Assists in identifying and interpreting data patterns and trends
Ensures program staff can easily use the information pulled from the databases
Troubleshoots with facility staff on entering data correctly into a system
Provides support for programs across the SSLCs in data or training on reporting, explaining information extracted
Responds to ad hoc data requests from program staff and state-office
Collects data for information requests
Requests Integrated Resident Information System (IRIS) access for staff and resets IRIS passwords as assigned
Acts as a liaison with state office Database Administrator IIs and HHSC IT
Collaborates effectively with others including members of the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Council to ensure opportunities for collection and analysis of data are maximized
Develops, and/or assists in the development, maintenance and presentation of management tools and department trend reports for quality assurance and improvement initiatives such as Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) or Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs)
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education
Work experience with MS Access and Excel
Work experience in data analysis, research, and report design
Work experience in designing, developing, and maintaining queries and reports
Preferred
Technical school or college/university level coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field is preferred
Experience with MS SharePoint is preferred
Experience working with electronic health records is preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
Founded in 1907
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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