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Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Informatics positions commanding advanced clinical and technical credentials align strongly with EB-2 advanced-degree requirements, giving you a direct path to permanent U.S. residency.
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In a career as an Informatics Medical Lab Assistant, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide comprehensive laboratory care for patients through automation, maintenance and development of information technology and automation. Serve as the primary professional staff member in the Laboratory Department responsible for the clinical and operational dimensions of technology to enhance use of laboratory testing in the patient care process.
SCHEDULE
Full time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday
LOCATION
West Hospital
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Acts as the primary liaison between the Laboratory Department, Information Technology personnel, and other health care professionals with respect to laboratory information technology and automation.
- Works effectively with an inter-disciplinary team to evaluate, plan, design, test, implement, maintain and support projects and initiatives of the department and hospital.
- Analyzes current and future needs through interviews and gathering data regarding regulatory requirements, operational procedures and hospital/departmental policies. Evaluates and provides recommendations on a broad range of hardware and software products for applicability, compatibility, safety, efficiency, and long-range integration with other systems.
- Demonstrates the ability to lead a project team. Assigns tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities. Heavily involved with day-to-day project tasks. Report project status and issues to Director regularly.
- Attains and maintains knowledge and compliance with all regulatory standards to ensure the department performs at a high level of accuracy and patient care.
- Participates in quality management with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions. Establishes and maintains long- and short-term goals; monitors and documents progress in meeting goals; and provides guidance and education to staff on quality management priorities and projects.
- Supports ongoing development, maintenance and support of hospital electronic health record system, including data reporting, performance improvement, identifying and resolving computer and software-related problems, monitoring reports of problems, coordinating downtime and participating in quality improvement activities.
- Orients and trains laboratory staff as well as remedial training for existing staff on Laboratory Information Systems.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and EPA).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, Biological sciences from an accredited college or university required.
- Completion of three years of full-time laboratory experience or training in the specialty or sub-specialty in which the individual performs tests required.
- Registration by the ASCP or equivalent required.
- BLS certification required.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
ABOUT BOYS TOWN:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
JOB SUMMARY
In a career as an Informatics Medical Lab Assistant, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide comprehensive laboratory care for patients through automation, maintenance and development of information technology and automation. Serve as the primary professional staff member in the Laboratory Department responsible for the clinical and operational dimensions of technology to enhance use of laboratory testing in the patient care process.
SCHEDULE
Full time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday
LOCATION
West Hospital
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Acts as the primary liaison between the Laboratory Department, Information Technology personnel, and other health care professionals with respect to laboratory information technology and automation.
- Works effectively with an inter-disciplinary team to evaluate, plan, design, test, implement, maintain and support projects and initiatives of the department and hospital.
- Analyzes current and future needs through interviews and gathering data regarding regulatory requirements, operational procedures and hospital/departmental policies. Evaluates and provides recommendations on a broad range of hardware and software products for applicability, compatibility, safety, efficiency, and long-range integration with other systems.
- Demonstrates the ability to lead a project team. Assigns tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities. Heavily involved with day-to-day project tasks. Report project status and issues to Director regularly.
- Attains and maintains knowledge and compliance with all regulatory standards to ensure the department performs at a high level of accuracy and patient care.
- Participates in quality management with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions. Establishes and maintains long- and short-term goals; monitors and documents progress in meeting goals; and provides guidance and education to staff on quality management priorities and projects.
- Supports ongoing development, maintenance and support of hospital electronic health record system, including data reporting, performance improvement, identifying and resolving computer and software-related problems, monitoring reports of problems, coordinating downtime and participating in quality improvement activities.
- Orients and trains laboratory staff as well as remedial training for existing staff on Laboratory Information Systems.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and EPA).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, Biological sciences from an accredited college or university required.
- Completion of three years of full-time laboratory experience or training in the specialty or sub-specialty in which the individual performs tests required.
- Registration by the ASCP or equivalent required.
- BLS certification required.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
ABOUT BOYS TOWN:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist
Document your clinical informatics credentials thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before posting. Gather your HL7, FHIR, or EHR implementation credentials now so the prevailing-wage and job-description stages reflect your actual specialization, not a watered-down baseline.
Verify specialty occupation fit with O*NET
Use O*NET to confirm that Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist maps to a role requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher. This classification directly supports EB-2 petitions and strengthens the PERM job description when DOL audits the minimum requirements.
Target health systems with active PERM filing history
Large academic medical centers and integrated health networks sponsor informatics roles far more often than smaller clinics. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed PERM applications for clinical informatics or health IT roles, so you're not starting from cold outreach.
Request the prevailing-wage determination early
Your employer must file for a prevailing-wage determination with OFLC before starting PERM recruitment. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level II or Level III wage in your metro area so you can negotiate an offer that clears the DOL threshold without delaying the filing.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
If the role requires a master's degree in health informatics, nursing informatics, or a clinical field, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 priority dates for most countries outside India and China move faster than EB-3, which can shorten your wait for an immigrant visa to become current.
Protect your status during the I-485 adjustment period
PERM-to-green-card timelines often run two to three years or longer. If you're on H-1B visa during this window, confirm your employer files for H-1B extensions in three-year increments under AC21 portability rules so your work authorization doesn't lapse while USCIS adjudicates your adjustment of status.
Green Card Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist positions qualify for EB-2 when the employer's job requirements include a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience in a specific clinical or technical field. Roles where a general bachelor's degree suffices typically fall under EB-3. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates are generally more favorable for applicants from most countries, reducing your overall wait for a green card.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery that creates real uncertainty each registration cycle. PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is a permanent residency path with no lottery and no annual cap on employment-based petitions themselves. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years, but the outcome is a green card, not a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor green cards for clinical informatics specialists most often?
Academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and hospital networks with dedicated health IT departments file PERM applications for informatics roles most consistently. Federal contractors supporting VA or CMS health data programs also sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to search verified green-card-sponsoring employers filtered to clinical informatics and health IT job categories, so you can focus applications where sponsorship history already exists.
What documentation should I prepare before a sponsoring employer starts the PERM process?
Gather transcripts confirming your degree in health informatics, nursing informatics, computer science, or a clinical field, plus certifications such as CPHIMS or RHIA if applicable. Document any HL7, FHIR, Epic, or Cerner implementation projects with dates and scope. Your employer's labor attorney will use this background to draft the PERM job description's minimum requirements, and gaps discovered late can force a restart of the recruitment period.
Can I change employers while my green card is in process?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupational role after your I-485 has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved. Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist roles fall under SOC codes tied to health informatics and medical records, so a lateral move within that occupational category generally qualifies. Notify USCIS of the employer change and keep records showing the new role is substantially similar to the one on your I-140 petition.