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Clinical Care Coordinator (MA)

New Lenox, IL · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... informatics tool. This role focuses on high-volume patient outreach through calls, texts, and care ... Document patient interactions and care plan updates in EHRs including Epic and Cerner. * Support ...

Tempus

Data Architect, Next Platform

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field ... Deep familiarity with HL7, FHIR, and Epic/Cerner data structures. * Tools: Proficiency with ...

Tempus

Data Architect, Next Platform

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $200K/yr

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field ... Deep familiarity with HL7, FHIR, and Epic/Cerner data structures. * Tools: Proficiency with ...

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How much do cerner informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for cerner informatics in Illinois is $95,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,800.00 and $118,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Cerner Informatics?

A Cerner Informatics job involves optimizing healthcare workflows and improving patient care using Cerner's electronic health record (EHR) system. Professionals in this role analyze data, support system configurations, train users, and bridge the gap between clinical and IT teams. They ensure that healthcare providers can efficiently use Cerner's software to enhance patient outcomes. Duties may include troubleshooting system issues, implementing best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve EHR functionality.

What does a Cerner Informatics professional do?

In a Cerner Informatics position, your typical day may involve configuring and optimizing Cerner EHR modules, providing end-user support, troubleshooting system issues, and facilitating data reporting for clinical and administrative purposes. You’ll often collaborate closely with clinical staff to understand workflow needs, develop solutions, and provide training on new features or updates. Additionally, you may participate in project meetings, analyze system performance metrics, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This mix of technical and collaborative tasks makes the role both dynamic and integral to healthcare organizations.

What skills and qualifications are needed for Cerner Informatics?

To thrive as a Cerner Informatics professional, you need a solid understanding of healthcare workflows, data analysis, and clinical informatics, often supported by a degree in health informatics, nursing, IT, or a related field. Proficiency with Cerner Millennium and related EHR platforms, as well as relevant certifications like Cerner certifications or HIMSS credentials, is highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help professionals excel when liaising between clinical staff, IT teams, and administrators. These skills ensure effective implementation, optimization, and support of Cerner systems, ultimately improving patient care and organizational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Cerner Informatics job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,360 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Clinical Informaticist[Onsite and remote]-[relocation open]

Chicago, IL • On-site

SmartIPlace
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Title:  Clinical Informaticist 

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite 3-4 days per week will scale back as project progresses. On-site requirement will be heavy up front)

Interview Mode: MS Teams Video Call

Approximate Duration: 12+ Month Contract (Will go long term multiple years) 

 

Domain: Hospital/Healthcare

Clinical Informaticist

This position is part of the Clinical Informatics team, and works in close partnership with operations leaders, clinical leaders, and the Information Systems EMR team to coordinate successful implementation, system optimization, and improvements to the use of EMR. This position is expected to work at all facilities to support all projects related to the EMR.

Minimum Qualifications          

•                          Minimum 8 years prior experience in a clinical capacity including experience with EMR implementation and or design.

•                          Flexibility in the work schedule is required, including the ability to work on-site in Chicago as needed and remotely when the situation allows.

Preferred Qualifications          

•                          Bachelor’s Degree required 

•                          Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

•                          Experience with Cerner EMR

•                          Minimum of 2 years direct experience in planning, managing, and implementing large-scale, complex clinical information systems experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities   

•                          Responsible for all aspects of planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the clinical information systems for clinical departments.

•                          Analyzes current and future end-user department requirements, procedures, and workflow, in order to provide application solutions that support and improve organization, division, and/or department operations.

•                          Collaborates with end-users to help define health care information problems and identifying solutions. Participates in facility wide process improvement teams related to clinical information systems.

•                          In-depth knowledge of EHR systems (e.g., Cerner, Epic), clinical decision support tools, healthcare information technology, and Systems Development Life Cycle. 

•                          Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio

Responsibilities & Typical Duties      

•                          The Clinical Informaticist may work all shifts, including first, second, and third, as well as weekends and holidays if periodically required. 

•                          The role will allow remote work and on-site work with a variable schedule 

•                          Be able to travel to occasionally travel to sites beyond the main campus.

•                          When on-site, work in a vacant classroom or a hoteling space

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SMART-iPLACE provides innovative staffing and consulting solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. We can understand and support all areas of your IT systems from back-end infrastructure to front-end personal productivity. Our goal is create innovative IT solutions that enable your business to be more agile and competitive.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

2021

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