• Job Description

  Req#: JR0102299

  CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson Corporation, is a fast-growing healthcare technology company recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Glassdoor and a “Best Company to Work For” by FORTUNE. Through innovation and collaboration, CoverMyMeds’ solutions help people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives by seamlessly connecting the healthcare network to improve medication access, thereby increasing speed to therapy and reducing prescription abandonment. CoverMyMeds’ network includes 75 percent of electronic health record systems (EHRs), 50,000+ pharmacies, 750,000 providers, and most health plans and PBMs.

  We are in search of a Database Administrator to join our team and help create solutions to increase the efficiency of our healthcare system. These systems help millions of patients receive their prescription medications every year. This role is responsible for creating highly available databases and planning for scale as we continue to grow .

  As a Database Administrator ( DBA ), you would be responsible for Database Management and Maintenance, Data Modeling and Design, Backup and Recovery, Performance Tuning, Security, Troubleshooting, Capacity Planning, Documentation, and Compliance and Standards

  Role Responsibilities

  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our databases

  • Ensure the database performance, availability, and security

  • Partner with development teams to design and implement database structures a nd to optimize database usage in an application

  • Implement and regularly test backup and recovery plans to ensure data integrity

  • Monitor and optimize database performance using tuning techniques

  • Implement robust security measures to protect data against unauthorized access or breaches

  • Diagnose and resolve database related issues

  • Forecast future database needs and plan for necessary hardware/software upgrades

  • Maintain detailed documentation of database architectures, configurations, and procedures

  • Ensure databases practices comply with legal regulations and industry standards

  Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 3 + years professional experience working with relational databases in a Database Administration, Database Developer, or Database Engineer capacity; preferably with PostgreSQL

  • 3+ years of experience managing highly available environments

  • Professional experience with data replication in a clustered environment

  • Proven experience monitoring for potential issues and proactively recommending solutions

  • Experience partnering closely with development teams

  • Self-starter with a problem solver mentality

  Desir ed skills and Technical Experience

  • SQL, PostgreSQL

  • GitHub

  • Ansible

  • Microservices architecture experience within Azure is a huge plus

  • System level experience with Windows or Linux

  • Ability to analyze complex systems with specific attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Effective collaborator and the wi llingness to be flexible

  • Team player mentality with specific focus on inclusion

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  At CoverMyMeds, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being . Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at CoverMyMeds, please click here.

  As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at CoverMyMeds. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

  Our Base Pay Range for this position

  $99,400 - $165,600

  CoverMyMeds is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

• About the company

  McKesson Corporation is an American company distributing pharmaceuticals and providing health information technology, medical supplies, and care management tools.

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