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Clinical Systems Analyst roles in healthcare IT qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have time to build the clinical informatics experience that leads to H-1B visa sponsorship.
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If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Systems Analyst II supports core functions of the health system's applications to enable cost-effective, high quality, efficient, and safe patient care. This position will implement, administer, and support assigned systems under the minimal guidance of senior members of the team. The position will have a good understanding of Epic modules, ancillary systems, and health system operations.
LOCATION
Stanford Health Care
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide tier-2 support of application incidents reported through the help desk; including 24/7 on call coverage as required
- Provide application support and troubleshooting for production systems, including participation in on-call rotation as required, with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term fixes
- Design, develop, and implement enhancements, workflows, and application features across the full development lifecycle (requirements, design, build, test, and deployment)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, Integration, Reporting, and Help Desk) to resolve issues and deliver scalable technical solutions
- Monitor application performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization, stability, and reliability improvements
- Lead small to medium complexity development and upgrade initiatives, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with business needs
- Develop and maintain application components, APIs, and data structures, including database updates and schema changes as needed
- Implement changes using established development standards, version control, and deployment processes in compliance with organizational policies
- Take ownership of application modules and issues, acting as a technical liaison between stakeholders and technical teams to drive resolution and enhancements
- Mentor junior team members in troubleshooting, solution design, and development best practices
- Contribute to and maintain technical documentation, including workflows, requirements, and system specifications
- Assist in defining and refining functional and technical requirements, and support development of test cases and validation processes
- Perform daily monitoring of applications in production use
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OR A DIRECTLY-RELATED FIELD FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. Required
Experience Qualifications
2 or more years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong experience in .NET Core / .NET 6+ development using C# and ASP.NET Core (Web APIs, backend services)
- Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs and service-based architectures
- Solid experience with SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning
- Understanding of cloud-based application development, preferably in Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.)
- Experience with authentication and security standards such as OAuth2, JWT, and secure API design
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices
- Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with modern web technologies, including HTTP/HTTPS, JSON, and basic front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with a focus on root cause analysis
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design scalable, maintainable solutions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder communication
- Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline
- Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences
- Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills to give information to and receive information from coworkers and clients in a tactfully and professional manner
- Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
- Ability to develop new skills and teach others
- Ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders
- Ability to understand and adhere to operational standards, policies, and procedures
- Ability to identify risks and issues
- Ability to communicate concepts in elegant, concise, eloquent form to management and to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate
- Knowledge of Epic Software as well as other information systems, clinical software, and computer applications used in a health care setting
Licenses and Certifications
EPICC - EPIC Certification preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Blood Borne Pathogens
Category III - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $55.85 - $74.00 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Systems Analyst II supports core functions of the health system's applications to enable cost-effective, high quality, efficient, and safe patient care. This position will implement, administer, and support assigned systems under the minimal guidance of senior members of the team. The position will have a good understanding of Epic modules, ancillary systems, and health system operations.
LOCATION
Stanford Health Care
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide tier-2 support of application incidents reported through the help desk; including 24/7 on call coverage as required
- Provide application support and troubleshooting for production systems, including participation in on-call rotation as required, with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term fixes
- Design, develop, and implement enhancements, workflows, and application features across the full development lifecycle (requirements, design, build, test, and deployment)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, Integration, Reporting, and Help Desk) to resolve issues and deliver scalable technical solutions
- Monitor application performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization, stability, and reliability improvements
- Lead small to medium complexity development and upgrade initiatives, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with business needs
- Develop and maintain application components, APIs, and data structures, including database updates and schema changes as needed
- Implement changes using established development standards, version control, and deployment processes in compliance with organizational policies
- Take ownership of application modules and issues, acting as a technical liaison between stakeholders and technical teams to drive resolution and enhancements
- Mentor junior team members in troubleshooting, solution design, and development best practices
- Contribute to and maintain technical documentation, including workflows, requirements, and system specifications
- Assist in defining and refining functional and technical requirements, and support development of test cases and validation processes
- Perform daily monitoring of applications in production use
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OR A DIRECTLY-RELATED FIELD FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. Required
Experience Qualifications
2 or more years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong experience in .NET Core / .NET 6+ development using C# and ASP.NET Core (Web APIs, backend services)
- Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs and service-based architectures
- Solid experience with SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning
- Understanding of cloud-based application development, preferably in Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.)
- Experience with authentication and security standards such as OAuth2, JWT, and secure API design
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices
- Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with modern web technologies, including HTTP/HTTPS, JSON, and basic front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with a focus on root cause analysis
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design scalable, maintainable solutions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder communication
- Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline
- Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences
- Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills to give information to and receive information from coworkers and clients in a tactfully and professional manner
- Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
- Ability to develop new skills and teach others
- Ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders
- Ability to understand and adhere to operational standards, policies, and procedures
- Ability to identify risks and issues
- Ability to communicate concepts in elegant, concise, eloquent form to management and to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate
- Knowledge of Epic Software as well as other information systems, clinical software, and computer applications used in a health care setting
Licenses and Certifications
EPICC - EPIC Certification preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Blood Borne Pathogens
Category III - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $55.85 - $74.00 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Clinical Systems Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches STEM criteria
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list USCIS recognizes. Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, and Computer Science codes commonly support Clinical Systems Analyst roles, but your DSO must confirm eligibility before you apply for the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before you sign an offer letter. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally onboard you, even if they want to hire you.
Target health systems with active LCA filing history
Clinical Systems Analyst roles sit inside healthcare organizations, not just tech vendors. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history in health IT occupations, so you're applying to organizations that have sponsored workers in comparable roles before.
Build your I-983 training plan around clinical project deliverables
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For this role, list EHR implementation milestones, workflow analysis tasks, or interoperability projects. Vague plans that don't connect clinical systems work to your degree field draw scrutiny from your DSO.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship timelines during interviews
STEM OPT gives you up to 36 months, but H-1B cap-gap protection only kicks in if your employer files before the registration deadline in your final year. Ask during interviews whether the organization has sponsored H-1B petitions for analysts in similar roles and what their internal process looks like.
Use prevailing wage data to evaluate offer competitiveness
Employers filing an LCA for Clinical Systems Analyst roles must pay the DOL prevailing wage for that occupation and location. Cross-check any offer against the OFLC Wage Search using the relevant SOC code before negotiating, so you know where the floor sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Systems Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your CIP code, so degrees in Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or Information Systems commonly qualify. Your DSO must verify your CIP code against the STEM Designated Degree Program list before authorizing the extension, regardless of what your employer requires.
Does my employer have to be enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT to be valid?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If your employer is not enrolled, your STEM OPT extension cannot be authorized. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer. Employers who complete the E-Verify process later can still onboard you, but the enrollment must be confirmed before your start date.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Clinical Systems Analyst position?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day work to your STEM degree field. For this role, include specific objectives like EHR configuration projects, clinical workflow redesign tasks, data integrity audits, or interoperability implementation work. Generic descriptions of job duties are not sufficient. Your employer supervisor must sign off, and your DSO reviews the plan for degree relevance before approving the extension.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files for H-1B during my STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT expires while an H-1B petition filed on your behalf is pending or approved for October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. For Clinical Systems Analyst roles, the key is ensuring your employer files the H-1B petition before the USCIS registration window closes, which typically falls in March of your final OPT year.
Where can I find Clinical Systems Analyst jobs where the employer already sponsors STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history in health IT occupations, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. This is especially useful for Clinical Systems Analyst roles, where the employer pool spans hospital systems, health IT vendors, and consulting firms with very different sponsorship track records.