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Insight

CLINICAL INFORMATICIST

Chicago, IL · On-site

$93K/yr

Maintains ongoing dialogue with the Director of Clinical Informatics regarding ongoing projects and patient critical issues. * Maintain confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients ...

Insight

CLINICAL INFORMATICIST

Chicago, IL · On-site

$93K/yr

Maintains ongoing dialogue with the Director of Clinical Informatics regarding ongoing projects and patient critical issues. * Maintain confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients ...

CommonSpirit Health

Clinical Informaticist

Chicago, IL · Remote

$45.26 - $74.67/hr

The CI provides informatics expertise in curriculum design and delivery, EHR training and ... Scheduled facility rounding as directed Participate in implementation and go-live activities ...

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How much do clinical informatics director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical informatics director in Chicago, IL is $71.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.99 and $89.38 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 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 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.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Informatics Director job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 10% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,575 per year, or $71.4 per hour.

CLINICAL INFORMATICIST

Insight

Chicago, IL • On-site

$93K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

II. GENERAL SUMMARY: The role of the Clinical Informaticist is to provide clinical informatics education and support to individuals, clinicians, departments and agencies that are a part of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Participates in the assessment of needs pertaining to clinical information systems, including hardware, software, staff development and management support. Supports care area teams through the development and refinement of clinical designs including process flows, order sets, decision support, analytic reporting, and documentation templates.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
III. DESCRIPTION:
Duties and Responsibilities:

20 % of Time Spent
Takes a leadership role in the analysis of clinical and nursing workflows. Analysis may include data collection, statistical analysis, flowcharting cause and effect determination, documentation of system/process gaps, recommendation for contingency plans and planning and execution of key project phases, such as user validation testing, process simulation
and end-user support. Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple and ever-changing priorities.
20% of Time Spent
Delivers and facilitates the educational process to engage physicians and other clinicians to ensure they have the information they need to be successful with the new applications, including creating a safe environment while learning the system, demonstration of the system, guidance throughout the learning process, aid in coaching the learner as they learn and following up with aids and support.
20% of Time Spent
Facilitates effective integration of clinical information systems with other improvement initiatives that will enhance patient care. Participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients including the active support of organizational quality improvement initiatives.

20% of Time Spent
Collaborates with the Clinical Informatics team to ensure regulatory compliance program goals or are met. Acts as a change agent for nursing, physicians and all ancillary departments while promoting positive acceptance of the clinical information system and maintaining regulatory requirements.
10% of Time Spent
Functions as an admin to associated clinical applications.
10% of Time Spent
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintains ongoing dialogue with the Director of Clinical Informatics regarding ongoing projects and patient critical issues.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees and visitors at Insight Hospital and Medical Center
  • Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner. Report all potential hazards and unsafe practices including near misses and actual errors.
  • Other duties as assigned
Total % of time spent 100
IV. JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • Masters in health informatics
  • Prior experience with an EMR required.
  • A minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital or clinical setting
  • Knowledge of and experience with change management and/or project planning

Skills:
  • Excellent organizational, advanced analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills ·
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the electronic medical record management ·
  • Experience in managing performance/business process improvement activities, including clinical workflow processes utilizing PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous process improvement methodologies.

Abilities: ·
  • Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization. ·
  • Ability to shape results, garner support and successfully manage complex relationships. ·
  • Ability to manage multiple and ever-changing priories in a highly autonomous self-directed manner. ·
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail for over 90% of work time.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.

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