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How much do chief informatics officer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief informatics officer in the United States is $166,511.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges a Chief Informatics Officer faces when aligning IT initiatives with clinical workflows?

A Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) often encounters the challenge of bridging the gap between technology and clinical practice. This requires balancing the needs of clinicians with organizational IT capabilities, ensuring that new systems enhance rather than hinder workflow. CIOs must also address concerns about data privacy, interoperability, and user adoption while fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams. Success in this role relies on strong communication skills and a deep understanding of both healthcare operations and informatics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Informatics Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Informatics Officer, you need expertise in health informatics, data analytics, and IT management, typically supported by an advanced degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data integration tools, and compliance frameworks like HIPAA is critical. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help bridge clinical, technical, and executive teams. These abilities are essential for successfully implementing technology solutions that improve patient care, organizational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

What is a Chief Informatics Officer?

A Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the management and strategic use of information and technology within an organization, particularly in healthcare or research settings. They bridge the gap between clinical operations, IT, and data analytics to ensure that information systems support organizational goals. The CIO leads initiatives related to electronic health records, data governance, and digital transformation, enabling better decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Their role involves collaborating with stakeholders to identify technological needs and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and compliance.
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Infographic showing various Chief Informatics Officer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,511 per year, or $80.1 per hour.

Chief Medical Informatics Officer

Koitecc Solutions

Bangor, ME โ€ข On-site

$134.60 - $230.80/hr

Other

Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

The Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) is an executive healthcare leader who serves as the essential bridge between medical practice and information technology. They ensure that health IT systems are thoughtfully designed, effectively implemented, and optimally utilized to support clinician workflows, enhance performance, and promote organizationโ€‘wide adoption of technology. The CMIO identifies emerging trends in health informatics to strengthen the applications and systems that support highโ€‘quality healthcare delivery, supporting both patient outcomes and clinician wellโ€‘being. As the primary advisor to executive physicians and organizational leadership, the CMIO guides the standardization and adoption of best practices across all facilities within the account. They lead change with a solid commitment to interprofessional collaboration and provide strategic leadership in the development and application of informatics solutions and technologies to support all provider domains within a multidisciplinary framework. The CMIO supports the clientโ€™s organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and the needs of patients and clinicians, aligning people, processes, and technology to support evidenceโ€‘based, efficient, and safe care.

This role will work collaboratively with other leaders within the MPP Provider Tech Services pillar, ultimately responsible for health informatics delivery to the client.

If you are located in EST or CST, you will have the flexibility to work remotely.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Establish and execute the vision, direction, strategy, and culture of informatics in collaboration with other informatics and information services leaders to advance organizational goals and mission in our company and at assigned account
  • Collaborate with account Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO), and Client Executive leadership to advance digital transformation, interoperability initiatives, and account specific health IT initiatives
  • Provide strategic leadership in the development and application of informatics solutions and technologies to support all clinical domains within a multidisciplinary framework
  • Champion the adoption of innovative, evidenceโ€‘based health IT solutions, which enhance evidenceโ€‘based patient safety, care quality, evolving models of care and clinical decisionโ€‘making
  • Streamline clinical workflow and ensure optimization of electronic health records (EHRs) and other health technologies by improving usability, automation, workflow integration, and operational efficiency
  • Utilize analytics to inform evidenceโ€‘based practice, predictive modeling, and continuous quality improvement, communicating findings to key stakeholders
  • Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of digital competency and innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning across providers and interdisciplinary teams
  • Advise the development and implementation of training programs to advance digital health literacy among clinical staff
  • Establish structures and processes to engage frontline clinicians in system design, implementation, optimization, and evaluation to ensure usability, relevance, and longโ€‘term adoption and impact
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and ethical standards in medical informatics and data/AI governance
  • Influences health IT policies and standards at the account level
  • Advocate and represent providers in IT governance structures, AI governance, transformation initiatives, and decisionโ€‘making processes
  • Foster a culture of inquiry and scholarly collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
Required Qualifications
  • Graduate of accredited medical school (MD or DO). Active license by a State Board, in good standing with a board certification in area of specialty
  • Advanced training in informatics
  • 10+ years of leadership/management experience leading interdisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and collaborating with executive stakeholders
  • 10+ years of experience with analyzing health IT clinical workflows to identify, evaluate, and assess new care delivery technology to deliver recommendations on integration impacts with existing workflows and systems to interdisciplinary teams to include executive leadership
  • 10+ years handsโ€‘on experience with electronic health records (EHRs), health IT implementation, workflow optimization, and data analytics
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to client location
  • Driverโ€™s License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
  • Clinical Informatics Board Certification (or boardโ€‘eligible)
  • Proven experience in clinical informatics leadership, digital transformation, and health IT implementation
  • Proven experience working directly with executive leadership in developing and delivering technology changes, strategies, and/or projects
  • Solid executive management experience
  • Solid knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, interoperability, cybersecurity, and other emerging health technologies
  • Demonstrate project management principles, practices, and software development life cycle (SDLC) knowledge
  • Proven analytical skills with the ability to drive transformational, customer focused change and manage longโ€‘term progress
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making
  • Proven organizational proficiencies to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and work in a fastโ€‘paced environment under limited supervision with excellent followโ€‘through on detailed tasks
  • Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills. Solid ability to present to Cโ€‘Suite and Board of Directors audiences
  • Proven problem solving skills with the ability to incorporate process improvement tools
  • Proven ability to work independently and in a crossโ€‘functional team environment
Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on fullโ€‘time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groupโ€™s Telecommuter Policy.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drugโ€‘free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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