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CVS Health

Specialist,Clinical Informatics

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$17 - $28.46/hr

The purpose of a Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS or Medical Scribe) at Oak Street Health is to ... Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation * Clinical Documentation ...

CVS Health

Specialist,Clinical Informatics

Houston, TX

$17 - $31.30/hr

The purpose of a Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS or Medical Scribe) at Oak Street Health is to ... Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation * Clinical Documentation ...

Ascension

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Gallatin, TN · On-site

$83K - $115K/yr

Partner with healthcare market leaders to serve as their primary strategic advisor and consultant ... Demonstrated clinical hospital experience combined with expertise in clinical informatics, healt ...

Sysmex

Specialist, Clinical Informatics

The Clinical Informatics Specialist is part of a multidisciplinary team that supports Caresphere WS ... Serves as a technical consultant to existing and new customers including troubleshooting and ...

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How much do clinical informatics consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical informatics consultant in the United States is $96,206.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Clinical Informatics Consultant, you need a solid background in healthcare, informatics, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in health informatics or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics tools, and certifications like Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) are typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills help bridge the gap between clinical staff and IT teams. These competencies are crucial for optimizing healthcare technology solutions and improving patient care outcomes.

How does a Clinical Informatics Consultant typically collaborate with clinical and IT teams during healthcare technology implementations?

A Clinical Informatics Consultant acts as a bridge between clinical staff and IT professionals, ensuring that healthcare technology solutions meet both technical requirements and clinical workflows. They often facilitate meetings, translate clinical needs into technical requirements, and help train staff on new systems. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills, an understanding of both clinical processes and IT systems, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations. This role frequently involves gathering feedback, resolving integration challenges, and supporting smooth adoption of electronic health records or other digital health tools.

What is a Clinical Informatics Consultant?

A Clinical Informatics Consultant is a healthcare professional who bridges the gap between clinical practice and information technology. They help design, implement, and optimize electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT systems to improve patient care and workflow efficiency. Their work involves collaborating with clinicians, IT staff, and administrators to ensure that health information systems meet the needs of users and comply with relevant regulations. Clinical Informatics Consultants also analyze data to support decision-making and promote best practices within healthcare organizations.

What is the difference between Clinical Informatics Consultant vs Clinical Data Analyst?

AspectClinical Informatics ConsultantClinical Data Analyst
CredentialsHealthcare-related certifications, informatics degreesData analysis or statistics certifications, degrees
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare IT firms, consultingHealthcare facilities, research institutions, healthcare IT
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, consulting firmsHospitals, clinics, research organizations
Primary FocusImplementing and optimizing clinical information systemsAnalyzing clinical data to improve patient outcomes

The Clinical Informatics Consultant focuses on implementing and optimizing healthcare information systems, working closely with clinical staff and IT teams. In contrast, the Clinical Data Analyst primarily analyzes clinical data to support decision-making and improve patient care. While both roles require healthcare knowledge, the consultant emphasizes system integration and workflow, whereas the analyst emphasizes data analysis and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Informatics Consultant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 3% Full Time, 63% Part Time, and 31% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,206 per year, or $46.3 per hour.

Clinical Informatics Specialist

UPMC Senior Communities

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$32.85 - $56.83/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

UPMC Corporate is hiring a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our team! This position will work at UPMC Mercy during daylight hours, primarily Monday through Friday. At times, this role will assist with occasional weekends, evenings and nights. The role can have travel to other UPMC sites based on needs within the region.
Under the direction of the manager/Director, Clinical and Operational Informatics (DCOI), the Clinical Informatics Specialist has the responsibility and accountability of assessing and assisting in the investigation, development, and implementation of new technology as it relates to clinical practice and serving as a liaison for end users and the Informatics division. Clinical Informatics Specialist participates on project teams to ensure a successful, on time go live. He/she develops and maintains project deliverables in accordance with application project goals. He/she gathers and communicates data to the manager/DCOI, or others as requested.
Join our team today to be part of the UPMC Bridge's Transformation!
Responsibilities:
Healthy Workforce:
  • Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and a healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
    Professional Practice:

  • Conducts education program for all levels of end users in new and upgraded applications. May educate at the system or local level as directed by the manager or DCOI. Performs work in a timely and productive manner and meets defined deadlines. Assists in review of system nursing policies to align with the eRecord technology. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs and provides similar feedback to co-workers.

Quality & Innovation:
  • Assumes responsibility as assigned to assist with the continuous improvement projects and maintenance of the eRecord. Participates in research activities, submits abstracts for presentation at local, regional, and national conferences/professional meetings, submits articles for publications, and/or participates in community/volunteer activities. Participates upon request in system application validation.

Structural Empowerment:
  • Is empowered to engage appropriate health care personnel and eRecord team members as issues arise. Identifies and communicates learning needs to appropriate manager. Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Participates in interdepartmental and system activities to encourage communication. Provides informatics mentorship at the unit/dept level helping to develop an interest in informatics. Forms a partnership with end users to maintain an open dialogue for continuous feedback and quality improvement. Creates a work environment to promote flow of ideas for improvement of the eRecord. Maintains membership on, or consultation to, committees, work groups, or task forces as needed to communicate and facilitate the ongoing progress of development, implementation, and revision of the clinical information system. Participates in Informatics Professional organization activities to enhance personal growth and cultivate relationships in the field at a regional and national level.

Transformational Leadership:
  • Objectively observes and educates end users utilizing unit rounding to identify ongoing educational needs regarding clinical documentation issues, patient care challenges, and software application upgrades. Prioritizes issues and reports them accordingly. Active participant in staff workflow assessment in clinical informatics projects. Provides support to manager/DCOI by setting meetings and establishing groups for resolution of EHR assessment. Functions as an internal consultant, resource person, and educator to all levels of personnel in accordance with the objectives of the informatics department. Supports change initiatives at the local and system level as directed by the manager/DCOI.
  • Communicates by preparing and educating at all levels the various types of functionality impact to the end users' workflow. This communication may include but not limited to the creation of articles for publications, Learning, or any educational venue. Demonstrates basic knowledge of system and local technology applications and the integration of these systems regarding the impact to the end user. Participates in Informatics Council, both local and system level. Assists in preparation of agendas, handouts, and documents meeting minutes. Active participant in assigned committees and work groups with communication back to informatics team/manager/DCOI. Collects and assembles data for the purpose of evaluation of EHR projects. Show proficiency in running explorer menu reports.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, preferably in Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, or related to patient care (i.e., Nursing) and a minimum of two years of healthcare experience in a professional setting is required.
  • In lieu of a bachelor's degree, high school diploma or GED and five years of relevant experience required. Ideally, information technology, data systems, providing clinical care such as nursing, occupational therapy, etc., or equivalent experience.
  • Successful completion of the Credentialed Trainer program in a relevant application OR Epic Clinical Informatics Certification required within one year of hire.
  • Clinical professionals who have a state-regulated license shall be expected to maintain their license in good standing while employed in this role.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Act 34
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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