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Clinical Analyst roles in healthcare IT, data management, and informatics qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With a STEM degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field, you can work up to 36 months total while building the employer relationship most commonly needed for H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical or operational support of information systems for client community and aides in development of systems capabilities in light of user needs. Coordinates and develops more efficient operational processing controls and functional enhancements. Experience in Phoenix Transplant, EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient or EpicCare Inpatient Orders experience is highly desirable or a Certification in any other Epic Clinical Application will be considered. This position will function as a primary analyst for the Transplant and Disease Management clinics, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Specialty, ICU and Med Surg units at Clements University Hospital, and other departments as assigned. The analyst will be expected to service, in a backup capacity any other departments/clinics supported by Epic EMR Team A (including Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Med/Surg units). The analyst will be expected to support/service, in a secondary or backup capacity any expansion to our service line programs, any new requests for UTSW satellite departments planned for the metroplex.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or related field.
Experience
3 years progressively responsible business systems and/or Information Technology project experience, with exposure to systems or project development and testing, installation, and training.
Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional Information Technology systems and project experience, may be considered.
JOB DUTIES
- Collects and interprets specifications required to develop new, and revise existing, software applications.
- Assists managers with development and implementation of operational plans for new and existing business applications, including preparation of user specifications.
- Coordinates testing of new applications and changes to existing applications to ensure integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
- Compiles complete, concise, and comprehensive policies and operation procedures to assist in communicating Information Resources issues to applicable management staff.
- Assists in development of new administrative procedures required, utilizing new functionality resulting from system changes.
- Assists in developing and implementing business Information Resources strategies to improve operational processing and productivity.
- Responsible for monitoring development of specifications and establishing priorities for accomplishing design and testing of various projects.
- Reviews, develops, recommends, and implements activities related to assigned activity, program, or function.
- Maintains and tracks accounts assigned to projects or programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical or operational support of information systems for client community and aides in development of systems capabilities in light of user needs. Coordinates and develops more efficient operational processing controls and functional enhancements. Experience in Phoenix Transplant, EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient or EpicCare Inpatient Orders experience is highly desirable or a Certification in any other Epic Clinical Application will be considered. This position will function as a primary analyst for the Transplant and Disease Management clinics, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Specialty, ICU and Med Surg units at Clements University Hospital, and other departments as assigned. The analyst will be expected to service, in a backup capacity any other departments/clinics supported by Epic EMR Team A (including Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Med/Surg units). The analyst will be expected to support/service, in a secondary or backup capacity any expansion to our service line programs, any new requests for UTSW satellite departments planned for the metroplex.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or related field.
Experience
3 years progressively responsible business systems and/or Information Technology project experience, with exposure to systems or project development and testing, installation, and training.
Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional Information Technology systems and project experience, may be considered.
JOB DUTIES
- Collects and interprets specifications required to develop new, and revise existing, software applications.
- Assists managers with development and implementation of operational plans for new and existing business applications, including preparation of user specifications.
- Coordinates testing of new applications and changes to existing applications to ensure integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
- Compiles complete, concise, and comprehensive policies and operation procedures to assist in communicating Information Resources issues to applicable management staff.
- Assists in development of new administrative procedures required, utilizing new functionality resulting from system changes.
- Assists in developing and implementing business Information Resources strategies to improve operational processing and productivity.
- Responsible for monitoring development of specifications and establishing priorities for accomplishing design and testing of various projects.
- Reviews, develops, recommends, and implements activities related to assigned activity, program, or function.
- Maintains and tracks accounts assigned to projects or programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Clinical Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List. Health informatics, biomedical engineering, and computer science codes qualify. A mismatch means your DSO can't authorize the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm their E-Verify Company ID number before you sign anything. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify legally can't employ you on STEM OPT, and enrollment can't be retroactive after your start date.
Target health systems and payers over staffing agencies
Direct employers at hospitals, insurance payers, and pharmacy benefit managers file I-983 training plans themselves and can define concrete learning objectives tied to clinical analytics workflows. Staffing agencies placing you at a third-party site create a more complex triparty I-983 arrangement that many DSOs flag for additional review.
Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Analyst roles by E-Verify status
Migrate Mate surfaces Clinical Analyst postings from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you're not manually screening each company. Filter by STEM OPT eligibility to focus your applications on roles your authorization actually covers.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable analytics milestones
USCIS expects the I-983 to show how each job duty advances your STEM skills. Map your training goals to specific deliverables like EHR optimization projects, clinical data validation cycles, or regulatory reporting workflows. Vague descriptions increase the chance your DSO requests a revision before endorsing the form.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS allows you to apply up to 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Submitting earlier gives you a cap-gap buffer if processing runs long, and ensures your I-983 is endorsed and on file with your DSO well before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Clinical Analyst positions qualify if your employer classifies the role under a STEM-aligned SOC code, such as operations research analyst, computer and information systems manager, or medical and health services manager, and your underlying degree falls on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the approved list before endorsing your I-983. If the role sits in a purely administrative unit with no data or systems component, it may not qualify, so review the job description carefully with your DSO.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the corporate level. Enrollment has to be in place before your STEM OPT start date. You can ask your HR contact for the E-Verify Company ID number and verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. If your employer operates across multiple locations, confirm that the exact office listed on your I-983 is enrolled.
How should I complete the I-983 training plan for a Clinical Analyst position?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to describe how each job duty develops practical STEM skills directly tied to your degree field. For a Clinical Analyst role, map duties like EHR configuration, clinical data quality analysis, or regulatory reporting to specific learning goals in informatics, data science, or biomedical systems. USCIS expects concrete milestones, not generic job descriptions. Your DSO must endorse the completed form before your STEM OPT extension can be approved, and the plan must be updated every six months or when your job duties change significantly.
What happens to my work authorization if I'm in the H-1B cap-gap period as a Clinical Analyst?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap rules automatically extend your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a Clinical Analyst during this period without a new EAD. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension notice, but you don't receive a new card. Keep your original EAD, the I-797 receipt for your H-1B petition, and your most recent I-20 together as your employment authorization documentation.
Where can I find Clinical Analyst jobs where the employer is already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate filters Clinical Analyst listings by employers enrolled in E-Verify and experienced with STEM OPT training plans, so you're not researching each company's compliance posture manually. Focusing on health systems, payers, and clinical data vendors that already have I-983 processes in place reduces onboarding friction and speeds up your actual start date.