OPT Clinical Informatics Specialist Jobs
Clinical Informatics Specialist roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and technology, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in health informatics, computer science, or biomedical engineering. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build U.S. experience in this field.
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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 Specialist
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Informatics Specialist positions typically fall under CIP codes for health informatics or computer science, qualifying for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid authorization gaps.
Target health systems with dedicated informatics departments
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and integrated health systems employ full informatics teams and have established HR processes for OPT. Smaller clinics rarely have the infrastructure to support work authorization paperwork without significant friction.
Highlight EHR platform experience prominently
Fluency with Epic, Cerner, or Meditech is the single fastest signal to hiring managers in this field. List your specific modules, certifications, and implementation projects in your resume header so they appear before a recruiter decides whether to read further.
Frame your OPT timeline around project cycles
Informatics implementations run 12 to 24 months. If your OPT authorization covers a full project cycle, make that explicit in interviews. Employers are more comfortable sponsoring later when they can see you delivering value through a complete deployment.
Get your E-Verify requirement handled early
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before you start work. Confirm this during the offer stage, not after signing. If the employer is not yet enrolled, ask HR how long enrollment takes so you can adjust your start date if needed.
Build credentials that signal long-term sponsorship value
CPHIMS certification, HL7 FHIR training, or a graduate certificate in clinical informatics directly increases your H-1B visa sponsorship appeal. Employers weigh the cost of sponsorship against your replaceability, and specialized credentials shift that calculation in your favor.
Clinical Informatics Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Informatics Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on your degree field. Clinical Informatics Specialist roles typically qualify when your degree is in health informatics, biomedical informatics, computer science, or a related STEM field. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. If it does, you're eligible for up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT.
Which employers commonly hire OPT students for Clinical Informatics Specialist roles?
Academic medical centers, large hospital networks, health insurance companies, and healthcare IT vendors are the most consistent employers for this role. Organizations running active EHR implementations or interoperability projects have the most immediate hiring need. You can browse Clinical Informatics Specialist positions that accommodate OPT authorization directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates.
What does a Clinical Informatics Specialist actually do day-to-day?
The role centers on improving how clinical staff use health technology systems. Day-to-day work includes configuring EHR workflows, training clinicians on system updates, analyzing clinical data for quality improvement, and troubleshooting system issues that affect patient care. Many positions also involve participating in go-live support during new EHR implementations, which means rotating shifts and on-site presence during critical rollout periods.
Can I work as a Clinical Informatics Specialist on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, if your position directly relates to your degree program. Pre-completion OPT has the same specialty occupation requirement as post-completion OPT. A Clinical Informatics Specialist role should connect clearly to a degree in health informatics, nursing informatics, or a related field. You're limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session, which makes pre-completion OPT better suited for part-time or contract informatics positions.
How does this role fit into a path toward H-1B sponsorship?
Clinical Informatics Specialist is a strong H-1B candidate role because it requires specialized knowledge at the intersection of clinical practice and information systems, which meets the specialty occupation standard. Employers in health systems routinely sponsor H-1B petitions for informatics staff they've trained on proprietary systems. Using your OPT period to demonstrate measurable impact on clinical workflows, quality metrics, or cost outcomes makes the sponsorship case significantly easier for your employer to justify.