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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16334
Location
Arlington, TX
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Salary
The annual salary for this position ranges from $92,100 to $130,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- References (minimum of three)
Purpose of Position
This role supports the development of UTA’s healthcare informatics research and education programs in collaboration with Cook Children’s Health Care System. The position focuses on turning clinical and real-world data into meaningful research, education, and evidence-based insights. The individual will work closely with faculty, clinicians, and data teams to design studies, analyze data, and support publication.
Essential Functions
- Builds and supports UTA’s healthcare informatics education and research program in collaboration with Cook Children’s Health Care System, including clinical research, real-world evidence, and data-driven education initiatives.
- Develop and support scalable infrastructure, tools, workflows, cohorts, data specifications, and reproducible research processes for clinical and real-world healthcare data projects.
- Conduct analyses using clinical and real-world healthcare data to generate insights, reports, publication-ready outputs, and findings for academic, clinical, and operational stakeholders.
- Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and technical teams to translate clinical and research questions into structured study designs, analytical plans, and data approaches.
- Lead or contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and presentations for academic, clinical, and operational audiences.
- Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, students, and collaborators on clinical data science, research methods, study design, and analytical best practices.
- Apply clinical informatics, epidemiologic, cohort development, phenotype definition, data validation, governance, privacy, security, and regulatory methods to ensure research quality, validity, reproducibility, and compliance when working with sensitive clinical data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree or clinical doctorate with research training, such as a PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or equivalent, or master’s-level training with substantial applied healthcare data research experience and three (3) years of experience conducting healthcare data research, including experience with statistical analysis, study design, and working with clinical or real-world healthcare data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral or clinical doctorate, such as a PhD, MD, DrPH, or equivalent experience, with experience using Epic systems, Cosmos, or similar healthcare data platforms.
- Preferred experience also includes clinical informatics, epidemiology, or real-world evidence research, as well as scientific writing and publication.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in at least one analytic tool (e.g., SQL, R, Python, SAS, or similar).
- Strong understanding of clinical data, study design, and statistical methods.
- Ability to translate clinical questions into analytical approaches.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication with both technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm. In-Office.
Working Conditions
- Designated essential personnel; may work off-site for critical operations.
- Position may be designated security-sensitive based on job duties or location.
Benefits Information
Position is benefit eligible: Yes
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.
PreEmployment Background Check
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre-employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Job ID
16334
Location
Arlington, TX
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Salary
The annual salary for this position ranges from $92,100 to $130,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- References (minimum of three)
Purpose of Position
This role supports the development of UTA’s healthcare informatics research and education programs in collaboration with Cook Children’s Health Care System. The position focuses on turning clinical and real-world data into meaningful research, education, and evidence-based insights. The individual will work closely with faculty, clinicians, and data teams to design studies, analyze data, and support publication.
Essential Functions
- Builds and supports UTA’s healthcare informatics education and research program in collaboration with Cook Children’s Health Care System, including clinical research, real-world evidence, and data-driven education initiatives.
- Develop and support scalable infrastructure, tools, workflows, cohorts, data specifications, and reproducible research processes for clinical and real-world healthcare data projects.
- Conduct analyses using clinical and real-world healthcare data to generate insights, reports, publication-ready outputs, and findings for academic, clinical, and operational stakeholders.
- Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and technical teams to translate clinical and research questions into structured study designs, analytical plans, and data approaches.
- Lead or contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and presentations for academic, clinical, and operational audiences.
- Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, students, and collaborators on clinical data science, research methods, study design, and analytical best practices.
- Apply clinical informatics, epidemiologic, cohort development, phenotype definition, data validation, governance, privacy, security, and regulatory methods to ensure research quality, validity, reproducibility, and compliance when working with sensitive clinical data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree or clinical doctorate with research training, such as a PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or equivalent, or master’s-level training with substantial applied healthcare data research experience and three (3) years of experience conducting healthcare data research, including experience with statistical analysis, study design, and working with clinical or real-world healthcare data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral or clinical doctorate, such as a PhD, MD, DrPH, or equivalent experience, with experience using Epic systems, Cosmos, or similar healthcare data platforms.
- Preferred experience also includes clinical informatics, epidemiology, or real-world evidence research, as well as scientific writing and publication.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in at least one analytic tool (e.g., SQL, R, Python, SAS, or similar).
- Strong understanding of clinical data, study design, and statistical methods.
- Ability to translate clinical questions into analytical approaches.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication with both technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm. In-Office.
Working Conditions
- Designated essential personnel; may work off-site for critical operations.
- Position may be designated security-sensitive based on job duties or location.
Benefits Information
Position is benefit eligible: Yes
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.
PreEmployment Background Check
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre-employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.