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Clinical Informatics Director Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Bioinformatics Management

Campus, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $122K/yr

... clinical informatics, and team-leadership role. It serves as the primary consultative authority for complex research design, solution architecture, grant proposal budgeting, and direct supervisor for ...

Bioinformatics Management

Campus, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $122K/yr

... clinical informatics, and team-leadership role. It serves as the primary consultative authority for complex research design, solution architecture, grant proposal budgeting, and direct supervisor for ...

Bioinformatics Management

Campus, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $122K/yr

... clinical informatics, and team-leadership role. It serves as the primary consultative authority for complex research design, solution architecture, grant proposal budgeting, and direct supervisor for ...

... clinical informatics in a healthcare setting, time management skills, multitasking abilities, and ... This position is responsible for directing the activities of the IT Clinical Application Support ...

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How much do clinical informatics director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical informatics director in Illinois is $67.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.77 and $84.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical informatics director?

A Clinical Informatics Director oversees the implementation and optimization of healthcare technology to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and data management. They collaborate with clinical and IT teams to ensure electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital systems support medical workflows and compliance. Their role involves analyzing data, training staff, and guiding technology strategies to enhance healthcare outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by clinical informatics directors, and how can they be addressed?

Clinical Informatics Directors often face the challenge of balancing diverse stakeholder needs, including those of clinicians, IT personnel, and hospital administrators, while implementing new technologies or workflows. Navigating resistance to change, ensuring data security, and maintaining regulatory compliance can also be complex parts of the job. Successful directors address these challenges by fostering strong collaboration, providing clear communication, and promoting ongoing education and support around informatics initiatives. Being proactive in engaging end-users and responding to their feedback helps smooth transitions and ensures technology effectively supports patient care. This dynamic environment offers excellent opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical informatics director?

To thrive as a Clinical Informatics Director, you need a strong background in healthcare informatics, clinical workflow analysis, and experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, usually supported by advanced degrees in health informatics, nursing, or medicine. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics platforms, and relevant certifications like CPHIMS or board certification in clinical informatics is highly valued. Strong communication, change management, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart in this role. These skills are critical to successfully bridging the gap between clinical staff and IT teams, driving improved patient care through the effective use of health information technology.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Informatics jobs in Illinois? The most popular types of Clinical Informatics jobs in Illinois are:
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Infographic showing various Clinical Informatics Director job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,760 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

Pathology Informaticist

Northwestern University

Chicago, IL • On-site

$250K - $450K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job ID 52672
Location Chicago, Illinois
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The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.

Primary responsibilities are to serve as Pathology Informaticist and Pathologist on staff at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. This includes clinical oversight of pathology informatic applications with participation in the evaluation and sign out of pediatric pathology specimens.

Key Responsibilities:
* Faculty director for laboratory information systems and pathology informatic applications
* Pathologist lead for initiatives in digital pathology and integrated diagnostics (pathology, radiology, genomics)
* Design and oversee implementation of clinical decision support tools and AI-driven workflows to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in pathology and laboratory medicine
* Develop and teach curricula for faculty, staff, pathology trainees, and clinical informatics fellows
* Partner closely with enterprise IM teams, clinical informatics, and DPLM teams to align technology solutions with clinical and research needs
* Perform translational research focused on advances in digital technologies in pathology
* Cover pediatric pathology service aligned with subspecialty training and interests

Qualifications:
* MD, MD PhD, or DO with fellowship training or equivalent experience in clinical informatics or pathology informatics
* Board certification in pathology (peds or hemepath subspecialties preferred) and a medical license, or eligibility for, in the state of Illinois
* Demonstrated expertise in pathology informatic systems (Clinisys and Epic/Beaker preferred), data science, and AI applications in pathology
* Epic physician builder certification preferred
* Strong pedagogical skills and experience in curriculum development for graduate medical education
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of multidisciplinary teamwork

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $250,000 - $450,000.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, Lurie Children's Medical Group offers a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
  • Various voluntary benefits:
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Tuition assistance from Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Student loan servicing and support
  • Adoption benefits
  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare
  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
  • Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
  • Discount purchasing program

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

  • Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
  • Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

  • All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
  • Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.


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