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Assistant/Associate Professor

Seeley, CA · On-site

The candidate will supervise postdocs, students, research assistants, or lab interns conducting ... Health, Data Science, Epidemiology, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.

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How much do health informatics internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for health informatics internship in California is $15.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.36 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical projects or tasks assigned to interns during a Health Informatics Internship?

During a Health Informatics Internship, interns often work on projects such as analyzing healthcare data sets, assisting in the implementation or optimization of electronic health record (EHR) systems, and supporting data quality improvement initiatives. They may also be involved in creating data visualizations, conducting workflow assessments, or helping ensure compliance with data privacy regulations. Interns frequently collaborate with IT professionals, healthcare providers, and data analysts, gaining hands-on experience in both technical and clinical environments.

What is a Health Informatics Internship?

A Health Informatics Internship is a temporary position that allows students or recent graduates to gain practical experience in the field of health informatics. Interns typically work under the supervision of experienced professionals to learn about managing healthcare data, implementing electronic health records, and supporting technology solutions in clinical settings. The internship provides hands-on exposure to both the technical and administrative aspects of healthcare information systems. It is a valuable opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios and build skills needed for a career in health informatics.

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

To thrive as a Health Informatics Intern, you need a foundational understanding of healthcare systems, data analysis, and informatics principles, typically supported by coursework in health informatics or related fields. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), data management tools, and programming languages such as SQL or Python is often expected. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help interns collaborate with diverse teams and adapt quickly to new technologies. These competencies are essential for supporting data-driven healthcare improvements and ensuring the seamless integration of technology in clinical environments.

What Are Health Informatics Internship Opportunities?

Health informatics, also called health information systems, utilizes software and applications to compile, organize, and analyze health records to improve patient care. Students in health informatics programs must complete a health informatics internship before they graduate. Because health informatics is such a diverse field, your job duties depend on the discipline you pursue. You may work in applications, record management, research, medical decision support, or engineering. As a student intern, you may be assigned to administrative duties, entering data and processing documents, while shadowing professionals in the field. You may also focus on machine learning and other emerging technologies used in the clinical setting.

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Physician - Chief Health Informatics Officer

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresno, CA

$225K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) is a leadership position that will oversee program operations related to clinical informatics, including strategic planning and program development, across all VACCHCS sites of care. The position will ensure that clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of available resources. This position will report to the VACCHCS Chief of Staff.Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
    • (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR
    • (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR
    • (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
    • Exceptions:
      • Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
      • In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Additional Requirement:
  • Board certified/board eligible in specialty area
Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience leading a clinical informatics team through deployment of Electronic Health Records Modernization (Cerner).
  • The incumbent is a physician and has completed an accredited residency training program.
  • A minimum of five years of successful professional practice and three years in positions with progressively more complex leadership assignments is preferred. Experience should be directly or indirectly related to health/clinical informatics.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements:
  • Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
  1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Employment Type: OTHER

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