University of California - San Diego, CA
posted about 2 months ago
The Database Administrator 2 position at UC San Diego involves utilizing professional concepts, industry standards, and best practices to maintain and manage databases effectively. The role requires a high level of functional proficiency and fluency in database management, where the individual will exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine the appropriate course of action. The administrator will be responsible for resolving a variety of database issues, which may involve analyzing situations or data that require a review of multiple factors. In terms of data management, the Database Administrator will oversee the management and analysis of data, ensuring the validation of abstracted data and conducting performance assessments through inter-rater reliability testing. The role includes developing databases, spreadsheets, and statistical tools aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement. The administrator will benchmark key performance indicators against regional, national, and similar group metrics. Collaboration with Information Systems (IS) resources is essential for building reports and queries, developing a concurrent Tableau dashboard, and testing automated data feeds from EPIC into cardiovascular registry software, all while optimizing the utilization of EPIC. Communication and collaboration with faculty and staff are crucial to support data integrity and internal transparency. The Database Administrator will serve as the local expert for registry definitions and related national guidelines or expert consensus statements in their area of specialty. Additionally, the role involves managing information required for external data submissions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, certifications, and payer obligations.