Clinical Informatics Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Clinical Informatics Specialists sit at the intersection of healthcare and technology, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship. Most roles require a degree in health informatics, computer science, or a clinical field, and large health systems sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health related sciences, Healthcare Management, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- RN – registered nurse license.
- 3-5 years of clinical direct patient care experience.
- Experience with healthcare information systems, including hands-on use, system implementation or involvement in system & process optimization projects.
- Informatics certification preferred.
- Epic experience preferred.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
Physical Activity:
- Able to lift, carry, move, load and unload objects (up to 30 pounds).
- Ability to spend long amounts of time sitting or standing working on a computer.
- Requires close computer work and visual acuity.
- Requires hearing acuity for conversation, telephone and remote meetings.
Upper Extremity:
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated office area, or home office, as well as throughout the facility.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours outside of normal business hours in order to support users during other hospital work hours.
- Occasionally requires support during emergency situations with regards to information systems.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Position Objective
- Represents Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in the development, implementation, utilization and education of the Dartmouth Health clinical information systems. Works directly with providers, clinic and hospital staff, departmental directors and managers, project teams and administration as well as Dartmouth Health Informatics and eDH teams to enhance quality patient care through the efficient use of the clinical information systems. Is the primary liaison between local clinical end users and the Dartmouth Health IS teams with regards to use of clinical information systems. Serves as a workflow expert in the use of information technology in healthcare settings.
Performance Expectation
- Learn and maintain technical expertise and working knowledge of the current clinical applications, their functions and varied uses in different departments at your local organization as well as throughout Dartmouth Health.
- Reviews clinical department workflows to make appropriate recommendation for information system standards and utilization.
- Work with clinic and hospital directors, managers, providers and other application users in the planning, evaluating, development, implementation and ongoing support of all aspects of the EHR and other applications used in clinical care.
- Utilize knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and to ensure that the solutions are consistent with professional standards and regulatory needs.
- Work with clinical care teams to identify opportunities and evaluate requests regarding system improvements.
- Evaluate issues raised by end users and determine feasibility of solutions. Help eDH teams prioritize requests for changes. Assist with education and training required with system changes.
- Support multi-system application integration and work closely with system analysts in testing and implementing upgrades and system updates.
- Assist in quality assurance efforts for clinical applications. Confer with clinical users to define data needs and produce/validate reports as requested.
- Assist in or conduct data analysis for process improvement, quality improvement and as needed for other local projects.
- Participate in the evaluation and development of training and in-service programs as they pertain to clinical application use.
- Provide end user support and augment training as necessary. This will include new provider onboarding as well as supplementing other end user onboarding/orientation per general departmental use of clinical applications.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the different applications utilized in the Dartmouth Health system as well as new developments in the field of clinical informatics. This may include maintaining Epic certification/proficiency in relevant areas.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
COMPENSATION
- Min: $35.60
- Max: $55.18
Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
Work Status: M-F 8-5 onsite;
Employment Type: Full Time;
Job ID: 5921
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
POSITION STANDARDS
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health related sciences, Healthcare Management, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- RN – registered nurse license.
- 3-5 years of clinical direct patient care experience.
- Experience with healthcare information systems, including hands-on use, system implementation or involvement in system & process optimization projects.
- Informatics certification preferred.
- Epic experience preferred.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
Physical Activity:
- Able to lift, carry, move, load and unload objects (up to 30 pounds).
- Ability to spend long amounts of time sitting or standing working on a computer.
- Requires close computer work and visual acuity.
- Requires hearing acuity for conversation, telephone and remote meetings.
Upper Extremity:
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated office area, or home office, as well as throughout the facility.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours outside of normal business hours in order to support users during other hospital work hours.
- Occasionally requires support during emergency situations with regards to information systems.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Position Objective
- Represents Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in the development, implementation, utilization and education of the Dartmouth Health clinical information systems. Works directly with providers, clinic and hospital staff, departmental directors and managers, project teams and administration as well as Dartmouth Health Informatics and eDH teams to enhance quality patient care through the efficient use of the clinical information systems. Is the primary liaison between local clinical end users and the Dartmouth Health IS teams with regards to use of clinical information systems. Serves as a workflow expert in the use of information technology in healthcare settings.
Performance Expectation
- Learn and maintain technical expertise and working knowledge of the current clinical applications, their functions and varied uses in different departments at your local organization as well as throughout Dartmouth Health.
- Reviews clinical department workflows to make appropriate recommendation for information system standards and utilization.
- Work with clinic and hospital directors, managers, providers and other application users in the planning, evaluating, development, implementation and ongoing support of all aspects of the EHR and other applications used in clinical care.
- Utilize knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and to ensure that the solutions are consistent with professional standards and regulatory needs.
- Work with clinical care teams to identify opportunities and evaluate requests regarding system improvements.
- Evaluate issues raised by end users and determine feasibility of solutions. Help eDH teams prioritize requests for changes. Assist with education and training required with system changes.
- Support multi-system application integration and work closely with system analysts in testing and implementing upgrades and system updates.
- Assist in quality assurance efforts for clinical applications. Confer with clinical users to define data needs and produce/validate reports as requested.
- Assist in or conduct data analysis for process improvement, quality improvement and as needed for other local projects.
- Participate in the evaluation and development of training and in-service programs as they pertain to clinical application use.
- Provide end user support and augment training as necessary. This will include new provider onboarding as well as supplementing other end user onboarding/orientation per general departmental use of clinical applications.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the different applications utilized in the Dartmouth Health system as well as new developments in the field of clinical informatics. This may include maintaining Epic certification/proficiency in relevant areas.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
COMPENSATION
- Min: $35.60
- Max: $55.18
Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
Work Status: M-F 8-5 onsite;
Employment Type: Full Time;
Job ID: 5921
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Informatics Specialist
Target large health systems over smaller clinics
Academic medical centers and integrated health systems like Kaiser, Mayo Clinic, and VA hospitals sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than small practices. They have established immigration infrastructure and dedicated HR teams who manage the process regularly.
Align your degree to the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the role. A background in health informatics, clinical data science, nursing informatics, or biomedical engineering maps cleanly. A general IT degree alone may require supporting documentation to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Highlight EHR certifications in your application
Epic, Cerner, or Oracle Health certifications signal job-ready technical depth to sponsoring employers. They also strengthen the specialty occupation argument for your H-1B petition by demonstrating that specialized, not generalist, knowledge is required for the role.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship if applying to hospitals affiliated with universities
Hospital systems affiliated with academic institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means no lottery, no April filing deadline, and year-round hiring. It's worth asking HR directly whether the entity holds cap-exempt status before accepting an offer.
Document clinical experience separately from IT experience
Informatics roles blend clinical and technical skills, and visa petitions benefit from presenting both clearly. A support letter from a supervising physician or clinical director confirming your hands-on healthcare exposure strengthens both your resume and your petition package significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
Sponsorship willingness varies widely across health systems, and job postings rarely confirm it upfront. Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with confirmed sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never on the table to begin with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Informatics Specialist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Clinical Informatics Specialist positions generally satisfy the H-1B visa specialty occupation requirement because they typically demand at minimum a bachelor's degree in health informatics, computer science, nursing informatics, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved petitions for this title consistently, particularly when the role involves EHR implementation, clinical data analysis, or systems integration rather than general IT support.
Does my degree field matter for visa sponsorship in this role?
It matters significantly. USCIS looks for a direct and logical connection between your degree and the job duties. Degrees in health informatics, clinical data science, biomedical informatics, or nursing with an informatics focus map cleanly. A general business or unrelated IT degree may work if you have graduate-level training in a qualifying field, but expect the employer's immigration attorney to build a more detailed evidentiary argument.
Are clinical informatics positions common at cap-exempt employers?
More than most fields. Many Clinical Informatics Specialists work at university-affiliated hospitals, VA medical centers, or federally qualified health centers, all of which may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt status means no lottery and no annual cap, so sponsorship can happen at any point in the year. Always confirm the employing legal entity's cap-exempt status with HR before assuming it applies.
Can I get an O-1 visa as a Clinical Informatics Specialist?
It's possible for candidates with a strong publication record, conference presentations, EHR implementation leadership on large-scale systems, or recognized contributions to clinical informatics standards. The O-1A standard requires extraordinary ability demonstrated through awards, peer-reviewed publications, or expert roles in the field. Most entry- and mid-level informatics professionals won't meet this bar, but senior specialists with national-level visibility may qualify.
Where can I find Clinical Informatics Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you spend significant time applying to roles where it was never available. Migrate Mate is built specifically for visa-required candidates and surfaces Clinical Informatics Specialist positions from employers with confirmed sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship status from the start focuses your effort on opportunities that can actually move forward.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Informatics Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.