Database Administrator

Location: New York, NY (On-Site/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to support and secure the backbone of our pharmacy operations. This role is critical to ensuring prescription, patient, and medical records are managed with the highest level of performance, security, and compliance.

As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining robust systems that power everything from prescription dispensing to billing, inventory tracking, and customer records across multiple pharmacy locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure secure storage and fast retrieval of prescription, patient, and medical records.

  • Monitor database performance, ensuring high availability and database security.

  • Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.

  • Support integration and reliability of Point-of-Sale (POS) systems with backend databases.

  • Manage databases that track medication and supply inventory across locations.

  • Conduct regular database backups and test recovery processes to prevent data loss.

  • Collaborate with pharmacy software vendors and tech providers for updates, patches, and technical support.

  • Manage user access, roles, and permissions to safeguard sensitive information.

  • Maintain clear documentation of database structures, policies, and procedures.

  • Support real-time inventory updates across multiple pharmacy sites.

  • Ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, and HIPAA requirements.

  • Implement high availability solutions for mission-critical systems (dispensing, billing, customer data).

  • Design and test failover and disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or equivalent).

  • Strong knowledge of data security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.

  • Experience working with POS or pharmacy management systems preferred.

  • Familiarity with compliance requirements in healthcare or pharmacy settings (FDA, DEA, HIPAA).

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-driven healthcare team serving the community.

  • Work on mission-critical systems that directly impact patient care.

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunity to grow your career in healthcare technology and compliance.

📩 Apply Today
If you are a detail-oriented, security-focused professional ready to take on this challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and resume now!