Clinical Informatics Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
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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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Oishei Children's Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Shift: Shift 1
Job Description
The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS) demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for informatics and supporting the Kaleida Health Clinical Informatics department vision and strategic goals. The CIS maintains an end-user centric focus when contributing to clinical information systems; design, analysis, testing, documentation, implementation, and support activities to enhance technology adoption and efficiencies. The CIS promotes the use of evidence-based clinical practice and workflow standardization across the system. The CIS collaborates with IT and business operations in the development and revision of initiatives/programs related to data collection, clinical content, workflow analysis, and interpretation to assist in optimizing patient outcomes, effectiveness, and efficiency. The CIS will assess and support clinicians for maximization, efficient, and effective use of Cerner EHR and other clinical systems to facilitate the improvement of patient care, user satisfaction, clinical productivity, and quality outcomes. The CIS facilitates the creation of training materials, assuming role of content expert. The CIS understands and articulates the EHR "connections" and "links" to support business operations. The CIS will be the liaison between the business owner and IT teams for EHR enhancement requests and issue resolution. The CIS will be a participating member of EHR, informatics, and IT governance councils as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor of Science in health care related field (Nursing, Radiology, Physical Therapy) required.
- ANCC Nursing Informatics certification preferred.
- HIMSS certification preferred.
Experience
1 year of experience in Cerner Millennium Solutions/Products, Clinical Informatics, Informatics Certifications or Credentialing, Systems Application Analyst, Eclipsys/Allscripts, Meaningful Use/MACRA/MIPS, Go Live Support/Clinical Implementation, and/or Change Management Process preferred. NYS Drivers License upon hire required.
Job Details
Department: KH Clinical Informatics
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required: No
With Rotation: No
Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-5p
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: N00 - Non Union KH
Requisition ID#: 781
Recruiter: Salihah L. Sikes
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $74,724.00 - $102,550.50
Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!
Location: Oishei Children's Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Shift: Shift 1
Job Description
The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS) demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for informatics and supporting the Kaleida Health Clinical Informatics department vision and strategic goals. The CIS maintains an end-user centric focus when contributing to clinical information systems; design, analysis, testing, documentation, implementation, and support activities to enhance technology adoption and efficiencies. The CIS promotes the use of evidence-based clinical practice and workflow standardization across the system. The CIS collaborates with IT and business operations in the development and revision of initiatives/programs related to data collection, clinical content, workflow analysis, and interpretation to assist in optimizing patient outcomes, effectiveness, and efficiency. The CIS will assess and support clinicians for maximization, efficient, and effective use of Cerner EHR and other clinical systems to facilitate the improvement of patient care, user satisfaction, clinical productivity, and quality outcomes. The CIS facilitates the creation of training materials, assuming role of content expert. The CIS understands and articulates the EHR "connections" and "links" to support business operations. The CIS will be the liaison between the business owner and IT teams for EHR enhancement requests and issue resolution. The CIS will be a participating member of EHR, informatics, and IT governance councils as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor of Science in health care related field (Nursing, Radiology, Physical Therapy) required.
- ANCC Nursing Informatics certification preferred.
- HIMSS certification preferred.
Experience
1 year of experience in Cerner Millennium Solutions/Products, Clinical Informatics, Informatics Certifications or Credentialing, Systems Application Analyst, Eclipsys/Allscripts, Meaningful Use/MACRA/MIPS, Go Live Support/Clinical Implementation, and/or Change Management Process preferred. NYS Drivers License upon hire required.
Job Details
Department: KH Clinical Informatics
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required: No
With Rotation: No
Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-5p
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: N00 - Non Union KH
Requisition ID#: 781
Recruiter: Salihah L. Sikes
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $74,724.00 - $102,550.50
Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!
How to Get Visa 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 sponsorship appeal. Employers weigh the cost of sponsorship against your replaceability, and specialized credentials shift that calculation in your favor.
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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.
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