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Director of Clinical Informatics jobs are open across health systems, academic medical centers, and regional hospitals, from manager-level to VP and C-suite, with specializations in EHR implementation, clinical decision support, and health data analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Location: Milwaukee, WI | Hybrid
- Department: Market Technology Team
- Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Serve as the primary liaison by establishing and maintaining relationships with both clinical leadership and technology teams, translating front-line needs into optimized workflows that elevate patient safety and the provider experience.
- Facilitate the optimization of existing technology or implementation of new technology by helping clinicians “probe the problem” and submit successful requests, facilitating or participating in governance committees, and partnering with technology analysts.
- Participate in the development of organizational policies, initiatives, and training materials related to collecting, managing and communicating clinical information ensuring compliance across all areas.
- Support the onboarding of new associates, providers and locations.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Epic EHR experience
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Location: Milwaukee, WI | Hybrid
- Department: Market Technology Team
- Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Serve as the primary liaison by establishing and maintaining relationships with both clinical leadership and technology teams, translating front-line needs into optimized workflows that elevate patient safety and the provider experience.
- Facilitate the optimization of existing technology or implementation of new technology by helping clinicians “probe the problem” and submit successful requests, facilitating or participating in governance committees, and partnering with technology analysts.
- Participate in the development of organizational policies, initiatives, and training materials related to collecting, managing and communicating clinical information ensuring compliance across all areas.
- Support the onboarding of new associates, providers and locations.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Epic EHR experience
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health10
- Cone Health5
- Medpace4
- Sutter Health4
- Ascension3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Insurance9
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Education2
- Science & Research2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of clinical informatics jobs.
- Five or more years of clinical informatics or health IT leadership experience
- Demonstrated expertise with major EHR platforms such as Epic or Cerner
- Clinical background such as RN, MD, PharmD, or allied health licensure
- Master's degree in health informatics, clinical informatics, or a related field
- Experience leading EHR implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives
- Board certification such as ABPM Clinical Informatics or CPHIMS preferred
Tips for Your Director of Clinical Informatics Job Search
Align your resume to EHR fluency
Hiring managers scan for specific platform experience, so name every EHR system you've configured or optimized, not just the vendor. Distinguish between end-user training, build work, and governance roles so committees can place your depth immediately.
Quantify workflow improvement outcomes
Generic phrases like 'improved efficiency' don't land at the director level. Replace them with concrete results: reduced duplicate order rates, shortened documentation time per encounter, or improved clinician adoption percentages after go-live.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of clinical informatics openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your clinical domain
Openings written for ambulatory, inpatient, oncology, or perioperative informatics differ in scope and stakeholder expectations. Filter by specialty language in the posting so your application speaks directly to the clinical workflows they're hiring around.
Prepare a governance and committee story
Interviewers at the director level probe how you build physician buy-in and navigate change management across competing service lines. Prepare two or three specific examples of steering committee work, clinical workflow redesign, or policy adoption you led from proposal to rollout.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
Many director of clinical informatics offers look similar on paper but differ sharply in reporting structure, budget authority, and FTE oversight. Clarify whether the role owns the informatics team or shares resources, and what the capital request process looks like, before discussing compensation.
Director of Clinical Informatics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of clinical informaticss?
The companies hiring the most director of clinical informaticss right now include CVS Health, Cone Health, and Medpace, with the largest share of openings in California, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large integrated health systems and academic medical centers account for the majority of active postings at this level.
How many director of clinical informatics jobs are remote?
About 54% of director of clinical informatics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in organizations undergoing active EHR implementations or major system go-lives. Strategic and consultative informatics functions, such as clinical decision support governance and policy design, tend to offer more location flexibility than hands-on build and training roles.
How do you become a director of clinical informatics?
Start with direct patient care experience in a clinical role, then move into informatics coordination or analyst work where you build EHR configuration and workflow design skills. Progress to a manager or associate director position overseeing informatics projects, pursue a graduate degree in health informatics or clinical informatics, and obtain a certification such as ABPM Clinical Informatics or CPHIMS to demonstrate leadership-level credentialing to hiring committees.
Can you get hired as a director of clinical informatics without direct leadership experience?
Moving directly into a director title without prior leadership experience is uncommon, but candidates who have led cross-functional EHR projects, chaired clinical governance committees, or served as informal leads on major go-lives often make a strong case. Framing project leadership, stakeholder management, and physician engagement work as directional experience helps bridge the gap when formal management titles are absent from your record.
What does the director of clinical informatics interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening with HR or a talent team, followed by a panel interview with the CMIO, CNO, or CIO and clinical department heads, and often a final presentation round where you walk leadership through a past implementation or propose a strategy for a current organizational challenge. References from physician champions or clinical executives carry particular weight at the director level, so prepare those contacts early.
Where can I find and apply to director of clinical informatics jobs?
You can find and apply to director of clinical informatics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, academic medical centers, and hospitals across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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