Job Summary:

Designs, builds, and maintains the functional operations of the database, ensuring accuracy and appropriate usage by all internal customers. Increases the functionality of the database to meet the needs of internal customers and members of the department. May manage projects related to data acquisition and tracking that are not related to a database. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Experience

• 4 years of experience in database management or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other report-writing programs
• Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills
• Organization skills to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple projects
• Demonstrated teaching skills

Job Responsibilities

1. Develops and maintains security levels of the database for internal and external users.
2. Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.
3. Maintains the quality oversight of the data changes on the information in the database.
4. Promotes the use of the database by developing advertising and communication materials on the intranet and by acting as liaison to other departments.
5. Works collaboratively with Information Systems and Technology to ensure that the database is working properly and meets the needs of the department/organization.
6. Creates and edits reports, documents, and queries from database.
7. Trains staff to use the database efficiently and effectively, including creating the appropriate training manuals and guide resources and facilitating internal user groups to discuss user issues.
8. Participates in managing projects requiring data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
9. Maintains professional development and technical competency.
10. Develops and maintains security levels of the database for users.
11. Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.

System Responsibilities

Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.