EPIC Operational Database Administrator-INFORMATION SYSTEMS

You belong at Union!

The EPIC Operational Database Administrator (DBA) plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health.

The EPIC Operational Database Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization of the EMR Operational Database (Chronicles and / or Clarity / Caboodle environments). This role ensures high availability, data integrity, security, and performance tuning for EMR’s database systems, supporting the operational and clinical needs of the healthcare organization.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy :

Part-time and Full-time schedules

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off starting day one.

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.

Career Paths

Success Sharing

403b Retirement Employer Match.

Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

EPIC Operational Database Administrator Details

Essential Job Duties :

Install, configure, and maintain EMR’s Chronicles database and related environments (Clarity / Caboodle, if applicable).

Monitor database performance and proactively implement optimizations.

Perform capacity planning, backups, recovery, and disaster recovery testing.

Manage user access, roles, and permissions following organizational policies.

Ensure databases meet HIPAA, HITRUST, and other regulatory compliance standards.

Apply security patches and updates to ensure data protection.

Collaborate with EMR application teams to support upgrades, releases, and troubleshooting.

Participate in go-live planning and ongoing optimization of EMR modules.

Develop scripts and tools to automate routine database tasks and reporting.

Work with DevOps or infrastructure teams to streamline deployments and monitoring.

Provide 24 / 7 on-call support for critical database operations (on a rotational basis).

Troubleshoot and resolve database issues impacting EMR system performance.

Work closely with clinical, reporting, and infrastructure teams.

Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, policies, and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

On-call rotation required.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in database administration, with at least 1 year supporting EMR systems preferred.

EMR Chronicles and / or Clarity / Caboodle database experience preferred.

Strong SQL skills and experience with relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL Server).

Familiarity with Unix / Linux server environments and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).

Obtain EMR certification in Chronicles, Clarity, or Caboodle DBA or willing to complete within 90 days of hire.

Experience with enterprise backup and monitoring tools.

Knowledge of healthcare operations, EHR systems, and HL7 standards.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication and teamwork

Windows and Linux server experience required.

Vmware experience required.

TCP / IP networking experience required.

Veeam backup experience required.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE / AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.