Database Developer/Analyst

General Summary of Position In support of the responsibilities of the Assistant Vice President of Quality, and with guidance from the Sr.Director, Clinical Data & Analytics and supervisor, develops SQL and other data analysis routines for clinical quality, and clinical performance measurement and monitoring. Imports and maintains data from a variety of sources, including but not limited to electronic health records, claims and billing data, pay for performance data (from both internal and external sources), to support data-driven, clinician-led continuous improvement across MedStar Health. Designs, codes, tests and maintains databases demonstrating advanced technical skills with Microsoft SQL Server database and other relational databases

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with technical and non-technical MedStar associates to understand and meet their needs, translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Develops ad-hoc and standard reports using SQL and a using a variety of commercial tools and/or programming languages (such as SSRS report builder, Tableau, and others).

Performs complex data transfers, interfaces, and conversions. Automates data load and reporting tasks, designs new table structures, develops SSIS packages and manages them in a production environment, and tunes data load routines and other database objects to enhance performance. Troubleshoots and corrects issues.

With guidance from a supervisor, designs, develops, documents, tests, analyzes, modifies, and maintains database systems and programs; examples: design and program stored procedures to maintain different reporting tables and interfaces to and from external systems.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field required

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Experience

• 5-7 years Experience in SQL database and reports development, and experience with database and systems development life cycle management. required and
• Experience in healthcare field and knowledge of the healthcare industry highly. Experience working with data from electronic healthcare records highly. Database configuration management and/or implementing capability maturity model preferred

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Licenses and Certifications

• No special certification, registration or licensure required

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong SQL development skills; demonstrated competence developing complex Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, and other database objects, as well as developing SSIS packages.
• Experience with large databases/data warehouses required, and developing reports in Tableau preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

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• Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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• Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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• More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.