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Database Software Specialist (IT Technical Associate) - UIC College of Dentistry- Chicago, IL

Database Software Specialist (IT Technical Associate) - College of Dentistry (Job ID #41982)
Dentistry Administration
Civil Service
Chicago
08/10/2014
Job Summary:
The University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Dentistry is seeking a Database Software Specialist (IT Technical Associate).
This position configures and manages the College of Dentistry’s health record and billing system (axiUm) and integrates it with other system components to develop and maintain a comprehensive database that provides real-time information and reporting for data analysis for health care, financial, billing and collections, insurance, scheduling and educational related information.  The analyst trains and assists faculty, staff and students with all axiUM and integrated system application modules and works with other information technology staff and vendors to create an optimal technological environment for the deployment of axiUm.
Key Responsibilities / Duties:
  • Configure axiUm to create an optimal application configuration that provides user-friendly front-end access to real-time health care, financial, billing and collections, insurance, scheduling and educational related information via standard reports and queries for data analysis and strategic planning.
  • Integrate axiUm with the College’s educational and other components to creat a complete historical database; past and current states.
  • Solve problems regarding database access, database performance, patient records, electronic health records, billing, accounts receivable, insurance, and scheduling.
  • Create reports and data files, in various formats, such as Crystal Reports and MS SQL Server Reports which supplies information regarding health care quality, educational status, financial status, and scheduling to maximize revenue.
  • Control access to the various confidential electronic health record, patient record, scheduling, and financial components of the College’s patient & billing database.
  • Develop and conduct training seminars for faculty, staff, and students on the system’s modules, related applications and reporting capabilities to ensure system is optimally utilized.
  • Conduct one-on-one training sessions with faculty, staff, and students on the use and purpose of the software’s various applications and assist faculty in using software to teach students on system functionality.
  • Work with software vendors regarding complex operational and installation problem resolutions, special requests, and system upgrades.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Credentials to be Verified:
    1. Any combination totaling two years from the following categories:
a) progressively more responsible work experience in IT-related profession
b) college course work in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  • 60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one year
  • 90-120 semester hours or Bachelor’s Degree equals two years
  1. Demonstrated experience required in developing relational databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of axiUm (software) specifically; SQL and database management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Crystal Reports, Microsoft applications, Visual Basic, and SPSS, data transformation and restructuring.
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL Server Certification highly preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of medical billing, insurance reimbursement, accounting, and dental terminology.
  • Collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
  • Demonstrated customer focus and evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer and builds strong customer relationships and creates processes to improve customer service.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
  • Ability to design and conduct effective formal and informal training.
To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below AND submit an Exam Request for CC0093  Database Software Specialist (IT Technical Associate) - College of Dentistry.
If a degree or college coursework is required you must provide transcripts.
Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" link on the Civil Service Employment Application. Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.
If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts they must mail the transcripts to:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: CC0093  Database Software Specialist (IT Technical Associate) - College of Dentistry - HR
Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:
You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to submitting your exam request.
When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your knowledge and experience, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application, not the resume. Please be sure to include an accurate email address and to check it regularly for UIC position updates or notices.
If an application and exam request are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered and the exam request will be denied.
For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Sunday August 10, 2014.
We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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