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Clinical Informatics Analyst roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and data systems, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in health informatics, computer science, or biomedical engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree's CIP code aligns with STEM-designated fields.
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Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has more than 49,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world. With over 50 years of service to the Yale community, our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy.
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), with day-to-day guidance from the Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst, the Clinical Informatics Analyst supports the development and optimization of Epic and related health information technologies across Yale Health. This position collaborates with clinical, IT, quality improvement, and clinical leadership teams to ensure seamless integration of clinical information systems into operations.
The Clinical Informatics Analyst participates on project teams for implementing new Epic-based functionality, clinical device integrations, and third-party software interfaces. The position works closely with the Epic Helpdesk to resolve issues, builds relationships with the YNHHS Epic team, and supports ongoing system optimization efforts. This role assumes increasing independence as expertise develops, with a pathway to the Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst position.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Support Epic implementation projects, including gathering requirements, configuring system components, conducting testing, and providing go-live support.
- Assist with clinical device integrations and third-party software implementations that interface with Epic, including requirements gathering, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Analyze clinical workflows and system requirements to design and implement solutions that improve efficiency and support clinical outcomes.
- Consult with clinical stakeholders and cross-functional team members to gather and interpret build requirements for implementation projects.
- Research and analyze new Epic functionality and releases to enhance practice productivity and operational processes in accordance with organizational standards.
- Troubleshoot system issues, working with the Epic Helpdesk and escalating complex problems to the Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst or YNHHS Epic team as appropriate.
- Coordinate and adhere to implementation project schedules; manage multiple assignments with appropriate prioritization.
- Communicate system issues and potential solutions across all levels of the organization; facilitate problem solving with clinical departments.
- Support the application and maintenance of established standards regarding change control and documentation processes.
- Audit data quality, track system issues, and apply systematic methodologies to identify and resolve problems.
- Support clinical staff training and onboarding efforts, including delivering training sessions, providing at-the-elbow support, and assisting with competency assessments as coordinated by the YNHHS and Yale Health Epic Trainers.
- Collaborate with the YNHHS and Yale Health Epic Trainers to develop training materials and provide subject matter expertise for educational content.
- Assist with population health initiatives, clinical decision support optimization, and quality improvement efforts as they relate to Epic functionality.
- Maintain knowledge of healthcare regulations, clinical practice standards, and healthcare informatics trends relevant to Epic functionality.
- Participate in Epic group meetings and professional development opportunities to build expertise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE
Full-time, 37.50 hours. Generally M-F, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess may also be required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of Epic with demonstrated aptitude for learning new modules and functionality; ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues.
- Two years relevant healthcare experience, including hands-on Epic experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with clinical and technical teams.
- Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations; willingness to develop deeper expertise in healthcare informatics.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, or Healthcare Administration.
- Master degreed preferred.
- Epic Certification or proficiency in EpicCare Ambulatory, Cadence, or related modules. Experience in ambulatory care or academic medical center settings.
- Familiarity with clinical decision support, population health, or quality improvement initiatives.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining efficient, effective operations using Epic.
- Directs and implements computer training and orientation activities for current and new staff, students, and providers.
- Consults with key client stakeholders and cross-functional team members to gather and interpret documented build requirements for implementation projects.
- Coordinates and adheres to strict implementation project schedules, and handle multiple assignments.
- Communicates system issues and potential solutions across all levels of the organization and facilitates problem solving.
- Researches and analyzes new functionality, and releases within the EMR to enhance practice productivity and operational processes in accordance with organizational standards and best practices.
- Interprets and analyzes complex work flow/system requirements in order to design, configure, test and implement application solutions.
- Works independently on complex projects completing within the designated time frame and under minimal guidance.
- Develops standards regarding change control and communicates to analytics team to ensure accurate data tracking.
- Audits data, troubleshoots and tracks system issues and applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree and four or more years of relevant experience.
JOB POSTING DATE
04/22/2026
JOB CATEGORY
Professional
BARGAINING UNIT
NON
COMPENSATION GRADE
Administration & Operations
COMPENSATION GRADE PROFILE
Supervisor; Senior Associate (P5)
SALARY RANGE
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00
TIME TYPE
Full time
DURATION TYPE
Staff
WORK MODEL
On-site
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
POSTING DISCLAIMER
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
NOTE
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has more than 49,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world. With over 50 years of service to the Yale community, our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy.
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), with day-to-day guidance from the Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst, the Clinical Informatics Analyst supports the development and optimization of Epic and related health information technologies across Yale Health. This position collaborates with clinical, IT, quality improvement, and clinical leadership teams to ensure seamless integration of clinical information systems into operations.
The Clinical Informatics Analyst participates on project teams for implementing new Epic-based functionality, clinical device integrations, and third-party software interfaces. The position works closely with the Epic Helpdesk to resolve issues, builds relationships with the YNHHS Epic team, and supports ongoing system optimization efforts. This role assumes increasing independence as expertise develops, with a pathway to the Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst position.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Support Epic implementation projects, including gathering requirements, configuring system components, conducting testing, and providing go-live support.
- Assist with clinical device integrations and third-party software implementations that interface with Epic, including requirements gathering, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Analyze clinical workflows and system requirements to design and implement solutions that improve efficiency and support clinical outcomes.
- Consult with clinical stakeholders and cross-functional team members to gather and interpret build requirements for implementation projects.
- Research and analyze new Epic functionality and releases to enhance practice productivity and operational processes in accordance with organizational standards.
- Troubleshoot system issues, working with the Epic Helpdesk and escalating complex problems to the Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst or YNHHS Epic team as appropriate.
- Coordinate and adhere to implementation project schedules; manage multiple assignments with appropriate prioritization.
- Communicate system issues and potential solutions across all levels of the organization; facilitate problem solving with clinical departments.
- Support the application and maintenance of established standards regarding change control and documentation processes.
- Audit data quality, track system issues, and apply systematic methodologies to identify and resolve problems.
- Support clinical staff training and onboarding efforts, including delivering training sessions, providing at-the-elbow support, and assisting with competency assessments as coordinated by the YNHHS and Yale Health Epic Trainers.
- Collaborate with the YNHHS and Yale Health Epic Trainers to develop training materials and provide subject matter expertise for educational content.
- Assist with population health initiatives, clinical decision support optimization, and quality improvement efforts as they relate to Epic functionality.
- Maintain knowledge of healthcare regulations, clinical practice standards, and healthcare informatics trends relevant to Epic functionality.
- Participate in Epic group meetings and professional development opportunities to build expertise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE
Full-time, 37.50 hours. Generally M-F, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess may also be required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of Epic with demonstrated aptitude for learning new modules and functionality; ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues.
- Two years relevant healthcare experience, including hands-on Epic experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with clinical and technical teams.
- Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations; willingness to develop deeper expertise in healthcare informatics.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, or Healthcare Administration.
- Master degreed preferred.
- Epic Certification or proficiency in EpicCare Ambulatory, Cadence, or related modules. Experience in ambulatory care or academic medical center settings.
- Familiarity with clinical decision support, population health, or quality improvement initiatives.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining efficient, effective operations using Epic.
- Directs and implements computer training and orientation activities for current and new staff, students, and providers.
- Consults with key client stakeholders and cross-functional team members to gather and interpret documented build requirements for implementation projects.
- Coordinates and adheres to strict implementation project schedules, and handle multiple assignments.
- Communicates system issues and potential solutions across all levels of the organization and facilitates problem solving.
- Researches and analyzes new functionality, and releases within the EMR to enhance practice productivity and operational processes in accordance with organizational standards and best practices.
- Interprets and analyzes complex work flow/system requirements in order to design, configure, test and implement application solutions.
- Works independently on complex projects completing within the designated time frame and under minimal guidance.
- Develops standards regarding change control and communicates to analytics team to ensure accurate data tracking.
- Audits data, troubleshoots and tracks system issues and applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree and four or more years of relevant experience.
JOB POSTING DATE
04/22/2026
JOB CATEGORY
Professional
BARGAINING UNIT
NON
COMPENSATION GRADE
Administration & Operations
COMPENSATION GRADE PROFILE
Supervisor; Senior Associate (P5)
SALARY RANGE
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00
TIME TYPE
Full time
DURATION TYPE
Staff
WORK MODEL
On-site
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
POSTING DISCLAIMER
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
NOTE
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Clinical Informatics Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Health informatics, biomedical informatics, and computer science degrees typically carry STEM-designated CIP codes, but confirm yours with your DSO before targeting roles. A mismatched CIP code can disqualify you from the 24-month extension even if your job duties are technical.
Screen employers for E-Verify enrollment early
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved. Ask recruiters directly during the first conversation, or cross-check the employer's status through the E-Verify employer search before investing time in their interview process.
Align your I-983 training plan to EHR and analytics duties
Clinical Informatics Analyst roles involve EHR implementation, clinical data analysis, and interoperability work. Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to those technical functions, not generic IT tasks. Vague training plans are the most common reason USCIS requests additional documentation.
Target health systems with dedicated informatics departments
Large academic medical centers and integrated health systems run structured clinical informatics teams, which means your role will map cleanly to a STEM occupation code. Informatics positions embedded inside general IT departments are harder to classify correctly on the I-983 and LCA.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with STEM OPT hiring history
Search Migrate Mate to identify health systems and healthcare IT companies that have actively hired STEM OPT students in informatics roles. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment saves time and surfaces employers already familiar with the training plan and reporting requirements.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Underpayment is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your extension, and catching it early gives you room to negotiate.
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Find Clinical Informatics Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Informatics Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, biomedical informatics, computer science, or information systems. The role itself must also align with your degree's field of study. Your DSO will confirm whether your CIP code qualifies and authorize the extension on your I-20 before you file with USCIS.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for this role?
Your I-983 must describe concrete learning objectives tied to the technical functions of a Clinical Informatics Analyst, such as EHR system implementation, clinical data analysis, interoperability standards like HL7 or FHIR, or quality reporting workflows. Generic descriptions like 'support IT projects' are insufficient. Your supervisor signs the plan and must submit progress evaluations every six months for the duration of your STEM OPT extension.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly during the offer stage. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool, which lists enrolled employers by name and location. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT authorization. An employer that is not enrolled cannot legally support your 24-month extension, regardless of how well the role fits your degree.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer changes ownership or is acquired?
If your employer is acquired or merges with another entity, you need to verify that the new employer entity is enrolled in E-Verify and that your employment relationship and training plan remain materially unchanged. If the new entity is not enrolled, you have a limited window to secure a compliant employer or file a change. Notify your DSO immediately when any ownership change occurs.
How do I find Clinical Informatics Analyst jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring international students in technical healthcare roles. Targeting employers who have navigated STEM OPT before reduces onboarding friction, since HR teams already understand the I-983 process, the six-month reporting cycle, and the E-Verify verification step required at hire.
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