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CareOne

Clinical Applications Analyst

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Employees in this role receive direct supervision from the Manager of Clinical Applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assists in the research, analysis, problems, and coordination of ...

CareOne

Clinical Applications Analyst

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Employees in this role receive direct supervision from the Manager of Clinical Applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assists in the research, analysis, problems, and coordination of ...

CareOne

Clinical Applications Analyst

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Employees in this role receive direct supervision from the Manager of Clinical Applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assists in the research, analysis, problems, and coordination of ...

Acacia Network

Director of Clinical Application

Bronx, NY · On-site

$114K - $116K/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW Under the direction of the Senior Administrator of Population Health, the Director of Clinical Applications (DCA) leads and actively executes the optimization and effective use of ...

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How much do director clinical applications jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director clinical applications in the United States is $143,112.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $178,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Clinical Applications, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Clinical Applications, you need expertise in healthcare informatics, clinical workflows, and project management, often supported by a degree in health information management or a related field. Familiarity with EHR systems (like Epic or Cerner), system integration tools, and certifications such as CPHIMS are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you manage teams and collaborate across clinical, IT, and administrative departments. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the successful implementation and optimization of clinical applications that support patient care and organizational goals.

What does a Director of Clinical Applications do?

A Director of Clinical Applications oversees the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of clinical software systems within a healthcare organization. They work closely with medical staff, IT teams, and administrators to ensure that electronic health record (EHR) systems and other clinical applications support patient care and meet regulatory standards. This role involves project management, process improvement, staff training, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The director also stays updated on new technologies and leads initiatives to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Director Clinical Applications vs Clinical Applications Manager?

AspectDirector Clinical ApplicationsClinical Applications Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees clinical application strategies, leads teams, and aligns technology with clinical workflowsManages daily operations of clinical applications, supports users, and implements system updates
Required CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in Healthcare, IT, or related field; certifications like Epic or Cerner are commonBachelor’s degree; certifications in specific clinical systems are advantageous
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, leadership meetings, cross-department collaborationTechnical support, user training, system troubleshooting

The main difference is that the Director Clinical Applications focuses on strategic leadership and overall system integration, while the Clinical Applications Manager handles daily operations and user support. Both roles require similar credentials and work within healthcare IT environments, but their scope and focus differ.

How does a Director of Clinical Applications typically collaborate with IT and clinical staff to ensure successful implementation of new healthcare technologies?

A Director of Clinical Applications plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clinical teams and IT departments. They lead cross-functional meetings to gather input, set priorities, and address any workflow concerns during the implementation of new clinical software. By translating clinical needs into technical requirements and facilitating training sessions, they help ensure smooth adoption and integration of applications into daily healthcare operations. Successful collaboration often involves regular communication, problem-solving, and ongoing support to optimize system performance and user satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Director Clinical Applications job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,112 per year, or $68.8 per hour.

Clinical Applications Specialist

The Cancer & Hematology Centers

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.


We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff.Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist.Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site.Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Clinical Applications Specialist utilizes knowledge of the electronic medical record (EMR) and other clinical programs to collaborate with clinical leadership on using these systems to provide excellent patient care at CHCWM.

*This full-time position is hybrid and will be supporting multiple CHC locations across Michigan. The candidate must work 1-2 days at a clinic closest to them. The days/hours to work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.*

Desired/Required Qualifications:

Education:

  • Required: a bachelor's degree in nursing and/or computer related field. Preferred: Licensed RN or Certified Pharmacy Technician in the state of Michigan

Specific skills & abilities:

  • Required to successfully complete orientation program

  • 2-5 years of experience of managing and supporting an EMR and/or other health related programs

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. The Clinical Applications Specialist works under the Senior Director of Operations as part of the clinical team to maintain and support the EMR and other clinical applications.

2. Provides direction and support to the clinical team on utilization of the EMR and clinical applications to optimize workflows for providing patient care.

3. Creates and facilitates department super user training that aligns with current workflows, procedures, and policies.

4. Sits alongside new physicians and advance practice providers to walk through documentation, ordering, and billing with real-time examples.

5. Monitors the use of the EMR and other clinical applications for existing and new workflows.

6. Travel as needed to sites to train, monitor, and support clinic workflow.

7. Will be the subject matter expert for the EMR, electronic reported outcomes, patient call system, group management program, referral systems, patient portal, appointment reminder system, and any new application that is implemented.

8. Investigates new features or programs to optimize clinic workflows to ensure excellent patient care.

9. Collaborates with the clinical team and leadership by identifying problems and providing solutions through the EMR and clinical applications.

10. Learns about and trains new functionalities within the EMR and other clinical applications.

11. Assists with ongoing quality improvement initiatives to provide efficient, cost-effective, high-quality care.

12. Identify, analyze, resolve, and document end user problems in a timely and accurate manner

13. Maintain inside and outside user satisfaction in service delivery.

14. Assist with IT support as needed including daily urgent and non-urgent requests for EMR access and function issues from staff and provider users.

15. Engages in continuous education and training to maintain skills, knowledge, and competency to complete functions of role.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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