STEM OPT Clinical Informatics Specialist Jobs

Clinical Informatics Specialist roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and technology, making them strong matches for STEM OPT graduates in health informatics, biomedical engineering, or computer science. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.

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Open Jobs48+
Work Type94% On-site
Median Salary$66K
Top LocationKansas City, MO
Most JobsSanford Health

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HCA Healthcare
Clinical Informatics Analyst
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Clinical Informatics Analyst
HCA Healthcare
Dallas, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Public Health & Informatics
Health Informatics
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Bassett Healthcare Network
Clinical Informatics Nurse
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Clinical Informatics Nurse
Bassett Healthcare Network
Milford, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Corporate Training & Learning Development
$84,409/yr - $126,614/yr
Remote (US)
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Novant Health
Clinical Informatics Analyst
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Clinical Informatics Analyst
Novant Health
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Medical Coding & Billing
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sanford Health
Clinical Informatics Analyst
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Sanford Health
Added 6d ago
Clinical Informatics Analyst
Sanford Health
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Allied Health
Pharmacy
$53/hr - $87/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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Clinical Informatics Analyst
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Clinical Informatics Analyst
Salus Mso
Bronx, New York
Healthcare Administration
Data Science & Analytics
Clinical Support
Public Health & Informatics
Data Science
Health Informatics
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Clinical Informatics Specialist

Verify your CIP code before applying

Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an eligible STEM field. Health informatics and biomedical informatics degrees typically qualify, but confirm with your DSO before accepting any offer.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting

Ask the hiring team directly whether the employer is currently enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Enrollment status can lapse, and your STEM OPT authorization is invalid without an active, enrolled employer.

Target health systems filing I-983 training plans

Large hospital networks and integrated health systems run formal training programs and have HR teams experienced with I-983 documentation. Smaller clinics often lack the infrastructure to complete the training plan correctly.

Use Migrate Mate to filter verified employers

Search Clinical Informatics Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and OPT hiring history. This cuts the research time you'd otherwise spend vetting each employer manually.

Align your I-983 training goals with the job description

Write specific, measurable learning objectives tied to clinical data systems, EHR workflows, or interoperability standards. Generic training plans get rejected. Use the actual job responsibilities to draft goals your employer can evaluate.

Understand cap-gap protection if your H-1B is selected

If your OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending after lottery selection, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30. USCIS requires your employer to have filed on time and for your status to remain valid at filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a health informatics or biomedical informatics degree qualify for STEM OPT?

Health informatics and biomedical informatics degrees are listed under eligible STEM CIP codes, so graduates in those fields can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Computer science and information systems degrees used in clinical informatics roles also qualify. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO, since degree titles vary by institution and some programs use codes that fall outside the eligible list.

What does an employer need to do to support a STEM OPT extension for this role?

The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and agree to complete Form I-983, the training plan document that outlines your learning goals, supervision structure, and how the role connects to your STEM degree. The employer also needs to report material changes in your role or compensation to your DSO. Clinical informatics positions held at health systems with dedicated HR teams tend to handle this process more reliably than smaller organizations.

How do I find Clinical Informatics Specialist jobs where the employer is already enrolled in E-Verify?

Browse Clinical Informatics Specialist listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment so you don't need to vet each posting manually. You can also ask recruiters directly during the screening call, before investing time in interviews. Employers who've hired OPT students before will have active enrollment and existing I-983 processes in place.

What should the I-983 training plan include for a Clinical Informatics Specialist role?

The I-983 needs specific, measurable training objectives tied to your degree field, not just a description of your job duties. For clinical informatics, that means goals around EHR system implementation, clinical data analysis, interoperability standards, or decision-support tool development. Your supervisor's name, oversight frequency, and how the role advances your STEM education must all be documented. Vague plans citing only general professional development are the most common reason DSOs flag I-983 submissions for revision.

Can I switch employers during my STEM OPT extension as a Clinical Informatics Specialist?

Yes, but each employer change requires a new I-983 training plan and your DSO must update your SEVIS record before you start working for the new employer. The new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. You have up to 10 days of unemployment between positions without affecting your status, and cumulative unemployment across your entire OPT and STEM OPT period cannot exceed 150 days.