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Chief Clinical Informatics Officer Jobs in California

HINDS HOSPICE

Chief Clinical Officer (40575)

Fresno, CA

$200K - $215K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is responsible for the overall direction of the leadership, strategy, quality, and operational performance of all clinical programs and services provided by Hinds ...

HINDS HOSPICE

Chief Clinical Officer (40575)

Fresno, CA · On-site

$200K - $215K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is responsible for the overall direction of the leadership, strategy, quality, and operational performance of all clinical programs and services provided by Hinds ...

WELLSPACE HEALTH

VP of Health Informatics

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$190K - $268K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Health Officer Location: Expo, travel to Centers Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Pay Range ... Working in close partnership with clinical, operational, financial, quality, compliance, human ...

WELLSPACE HEALTH

VP of Health Informatics

Sacramento, CA

$190K - $268K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Health Officer Location: Expo, travel to Centers Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Pay Range ... Working in close partnership with clinical, operational, financial, quality, compliance, human ...

WellSpace Health

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VP of Health Informatics

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$190K - $268K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Health Officer Location: Expo, travel to Centers Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Pay Range ... Working in close partnership with clinical, operational, financial, quality, compliance, human ...

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How much do chief clinical informatics officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief clinical informatics officer in California is $108,103.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,900.00 and $119,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief clinical informatics officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, you need a deep understanding of clinical workflows, health informatics, and healthcare regulations, often supported by advanced clinical degrees and informatics certifications. Expertise with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics platforms, and health IT standards such as HL7 and FHIR is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to bridge communication between clinical and IT teams are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are vital for driving technology adoption, improving patient outcomes, and aligning informatics initiatives with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Chief Clinical Informatics Officer vs Clinical Informatics Specialist?

AspectChief Clinical Informatics OfficerClinical Informatics Specialist
CredentialsMedical degree, board certification in informatics, leadership experienceBackground in healthcare or informatics, often with certifications like CPHIMS
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership in hospitals or health systemsClinical settings, IT departments, or outpatient clinics
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, overseeing informatics initiativesImplementing systems, training staff, supporting clinical workflows

The Chief Clinical Informatics Officer focuses on strategic leadership and policy at an organizational level, while the Clinical Informatics Specialist handles day-to-day system implementation and support. Both roles require healthcare and informatics expertise but differ in scope and seniority.

What are some common challenges a chief clinical informatics officer faces when integrating new health IT systems across departments?

A Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO) often encounters challenges such as aligning diverse clinical workflows, ensuring interoperability between existing and new systems, and managing resistance to change among staff. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are crucial for addressing concerns and fostering collaboration across departments. Additionally, CCIOs must prioritize patient safety, data security, and regulatory compliance throughout the integration process, making adaptability and problem-solving key skills for success.

What is a chief clinical informatics officer?

Chief Clinical Informatics Officers (CCIOs) are senior healthcare leaders responsible for overseeing the effective use of information technology and data in clinical settings. They bridge the gap between clinical practice and IT, ensuring that digital health systems support patient care, safety, and efficiency. CCIOs work with clinicians, administrators, and IT teams to implement electronic health records, analyze healthcare data, and promote the adoption of digital solutions. Their goal is to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and organizational performance through strategic use of informatics.

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Infographic showing various Chief Clinical Informatics Officer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,103 per year, or $52 per hour.

Physician - Chief Health Informatics Officer

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresno, CA

$225K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) is a leadership position that will oversee program operations related to clinical informatics, including strategic planning and program development, across all VACCHCS sites of care. The position will ensure that clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of available resources. This position will report to the VACCHCS Chief of Staff.Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
    • (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR
    • (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR
    • (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
    • Exceptions:
      • Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
      • In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Additional Requirement:
  • Board certified/board eligible in specialty area
Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience leading a clinical informatics team through deployment of Electronic Health Records Modernization (Cerner).
  • The incumbent is a physician and has completed an accredited residency training program.
  • A minimum of five years of successful professional practice and three years in positions with progressively more complex leadership assignments is preferred. Experience should be directly or indirectly related to health/clinical informatics.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements:
  • Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
  1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Employment Type: OTHER

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