OPT Clinical Informatics Analyst Jobs
Clinical Informatics Analyst roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and data systems, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in health informatics, computer science, or biomedical fields. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build your career in this growing specialty.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health related sciences, Healthcare Management, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- RN – registered nurse license.
- 3-5 years of clinical direct patient care experience.
- Experience with healthcare information systems, including hands-on use, system implementation or involvement in system & process optimization projects.
- Informatics certification preferred.
- Epic experience preferred.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
Physical Activity:
- Able to lift, carry, move, load and unload objects (up to 30 pounds).
- Ability to spend long amounts of time sitting or standing working on a computer.
- Requires close computer work and visual acuity.
- Requires hearing acuity for conversation, telephone and remote meetings.
Upper Extremity:
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated office area, or home office, as well as throughout the facility.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours outside of normal business hours in order to support users during other hospital work hours.
- Occasionally requires support during emergency situations with regards to information systems.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Position Objective
- Represents Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in the development, implementation, utilization and education of the Dartmouth Health clinical information systems. Works directly with providers, clinic and hospital staff, departmental directors and managers, project teams and administration as well as Dartmouth Health Informatics and eDH teams to enhance quality patient care through the efficient use of the clinical information systems. Is the primary liaison between local clinical end users and the Dartmouth Health IS teams with regards to use of clinical information systems. Serves as a workflow expert in the use of information technology in healthcare settings.
Performance Expectation
- Learn and maintain technical expertise and working knowledge of the current clinical applications, their functions and varied uses in different departments at your local organization as well as throughout Dartmouth Health.
- Reviews clinical department workflows to make appropriate recommendation for information system standards and utilization.
- Work with clinic and hospital directors, managers, providers and other application users in the planning, evaluating, development, implementation and ongoing support of all aspects of the EHR and other applications used in clinical care.
- Utilize knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and to ensure that the solutions are consistent with professional standards and regulatory needs.
- Work with clinical care teams to identify opportunities and evaluate requests regarding system improvements.
- Evaluate issues raised by end users and determine feasibility of solutions. Help eDH teams prioritize requests for changes. Assist with education and training required with system changes.
- Support multi-system application integration and work closely with system analysts in testing and implementing upgrades and system updates.
- Assist in quality assurance efforts for clinical applications. Confer with clinical users to define data needs and produce/validate reports as requested.
- Assist in or conduct data analysis for process improvement, quality improvement and as needed for other local projects.
- Participate in the evaluation and development of training and in-service programs as they pertain to clinical application use.
- Provide end user support and augment training as necessary. This will include new provider onboarding as well as supplementing other end user onboarding/orientation per general departmental use of clinical applications.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the different applications utilized in the Dartmouth Health system as well as new developments in the field of clinical informatics. This may include maintaining Epic certification/proficiency in relevant areas.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
COMPENSATION
- Min: $35.60
- Max: $55.18
Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
Work Status: M-F 8-5 onsite;
Employment Type: Full Time;
Job ID: 5921
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
POSITION STANDARDS
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health related sciences, Healthcare Management, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- RN – registered nurse license.
- 3-5 years of clinical direct patient care experience.
- Experience with healthcare information systems, including hands-on use, system implementation or involvement in system & process optimization projects.
- Informatics certification preferred.
- Epic experience preferred.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
Physical Activity:
- Able to lift, carry, move, load and unload objects (up to 30 pounds).
- Ability to spend long amounts of time sitting or standing working on a computer.
- Requires close computer work and visual acuity.
- Requires hearing acuity for conversation, telephone and remote meetings.
Upper Extremity:
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated office area, or home office, as well as throughout the facility.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours outside of normal business hours in order to support users during other hospital work hours.
- Occasionally requires support during emergency situations with regards to information systems.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Position Objective
- Represents Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in the development, implementation, utilization and education of the Dartmouth Health clinical information systems. Works directly with providers, clinic and hospital staff, departmental directors and managers, project teams and administration as well as Dartmouth Health Informatics and eDH teams to enhance quality patient care through the efficient use of the clinical information systems. Is the primary liaison between local clinical end users and the Dartmouth Health IS teams with regards to use of clinical information systems. Serves as a workflow expert in the use of information technology in healthcare settings.
Performance Expectation
- Learn and maintain technical expertise and working knowledge of the current clinical applications, their functions and varied uses in different departments at your local organization as well as throughout Dartmouth Health.
- Reviews clinical department workflows to make appropriate recommendation for information system standards and utilization.
- Work with clinic and hospital directors, managers, providers and other application users in the planning, evaluating, development, implementation and ongoing support of all aspects of the EHR and other applications used in clinical care.
- Utilize knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and to ensure that the solutions are consistent with professional standards and regulatory needs.
- Work with clinical care teams to identify opportunities and evaluate requests regarding system improvements.
- Evaluate issues raised by end users and determine feasibility of solutions. Help eDH teams prioritize requests for changes. Assist with education and training required with system changes.
- Support multi-system application integration and work closely with system analysts in testing and implementing upgrades and system updates.
- Assist in quality assurance efforts for clinical applications. Confer with clinical users to define data needs and produce/validate reports as requested.
- Assist in or conduct data analysis for process improvement, quality improvement and as needed for other local projects.
- Participate in the evaluation and development of training and in-service programs as they pertain to clinical application use.
- Provide end user support and augment training as necessary. This will include new provider onboarding as well as supplementing other end user onboarding/orientation per general departmental use of clinical applications.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the different applications utilized in the Dartmouth Health system as well as new developments in the field of clinical informatics. This may include maintaining Epic certification/proficiency in relevant areas.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
COMPENSATION
- Min: $35.60
- Max: $55.18
Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
Work Status: M-F 8-5 onsite;
Employment Type: Full Time;
Job ID: 5921
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Informatics Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Mention your STEM OPT status in your resume summary and cover letter. Employers in health IT often don't realize informatics roles qualify for the 24-month extension, so clarifying this removes a common hiring hesitation before it becomes one.
Target healthcare systems with dedicated IT departments
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and integrated health systems employ full in-house informatics teams and have established HR processes for work authorization. They're more likely to support OPT than smaller clinics or early-stage health startups.
Highlight EHR platform experience specifically
Proficiency in Epic, Cerner, or similar electronic health record systems is frequently the deciding factor in hiring. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on configuration or workflow optimization experience stand out immediately in a competitive informatics applicant pool.
Align your degree field to the job description carefully
STEM OPT applies when your degree field directly relates to the role. Health informatics, biomedical informatics, or computer science degrees align cleanly. If your degree is adjacent, prepare a clear explanation of how your coursework connects to the informatics function.
Build a portfolio of clinical workflow or data projects
Employers want evidence you can translate clinical needs into technical solutions. Include capstone projects, internship work, or academic research that involved data analysis, system implementation, or clinical decision support, even if the setting was academic rather than commercial.
Connect with informatics professionals through specialty associations
Organizations focused on health informatics and clinical data management host events and forums where hiring managers participate directly. Building relationships in these spaces often surfaces opportunities before they're publicly posted, which matters when your OPT timeline is a factor.
Clinical Informatics Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Informatics Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases it does. The role typically falls under CIP codes related to health informatics, biomedical informatics, or computer and information sciences. Whether your specific degree qualifies depends on the CIP code assigned to your program. Check with your DSO to confirm before applying, since the extension requires your degree field to directly relate to the position.
How do I find Clinical Informatics Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT or are open to work authorization?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider work authorization. Clinical informatics positions at large health systems tend to have more established sponsorship processes than smaller employers, so browsing Migrate Mate by employer type can help you prioritize your search.
What does a Clinical Informatics Analyst actually do day-to-day?
The role centers on bridging clinical operations and health IT systems. Day-to-day work typically involves analyzing electronic health record data, supporting EHR implementation and optimization, training clinical staff on system workflows, and producing reports for quality improvement or regulatory compliance. Some positions also involve clinical decision support design or interoperability work between different health systems.
Do employers in health IT understand OPT and STEM OPT work authorization?
It varies significantly. Large academic medical centers and national health systems often have HR teams familiar with F-1 OPT and the E-Verify requirement that comes with STEM OPT. Smaller regional hospitals or outpatient groups may have limited experience. Coming prepared with a one-page explanation of your authorization timeline and what the employer needs to do operationally can make a meaningful difference in those conversations.
Can I transition from a Clinical Informatics Analyst role to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, and informatics roles have a strong track record for H-1B visa sponsorship. The position meets the specialty occupation standard because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or health-related field. Many large hospital networks and health IT companies have sponsored H-1B petitions for informatics staff. Using your OPT period to demonstrate performance and integrate into the team strengthens the case for sponsorship.