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How much do health informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for health informatics in Amherst, MA is $81,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Different Types of Health Informatics Careers?

The different types of health informatics careers include informatics analysts, nutrition and pharmacy informatics specialists, clinical informaticists, and informatics managers. The specific duties of each of these careers vary slightly, but many of the responsibilities are similar. Some of your responsibilities in these careers are to monitor patient data and analyze it to provide more accurate patient histories and information about their medications to clinical care professionals and help develop new systems of data organization and storage. This helps clinicians and other end users access patient records and data more quickly.

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

To thrive as a Health Informatics Specialist, you need a solid background in healthcare systems, data management, and information technology, typically supported by a degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics software, and industry certifications such as CAHIMS or CPHIMS is important. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help bridge the gap between clinical staff and IT departments. These skills ensure accurate data management, support informed healthcare decisions, and drive improvements in patient care and organizational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Health Informatics, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Health Informatics often face challenges such as integrating disparate healthcare data systems, ensuring data privacy and security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technology standards. Collaboration with IT teams, clinical staff, and administrators is essential to streamline workflows and maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA. Staying current through professional development, certifications, and industry conferences can help address these challenges and contribute to successful project implementation.

What is health informatics?

Health informatics is the interdisciplinary field that combines healthcare, information technology, and data management to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Professionals in this field design and implement systems that store, retrieve, and analyze health data, making it easier for healthcare providers to make informed decisions. Health informatics includes areas such as electronic health records, data analytics, telemedicine, and health information exchange. The goal is to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of healthcare information for both providers and patients.
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Vascular Surgery - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Vascular Surgery - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Hartford Hospital

Enfield, CT

$110K - $143K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Hartford Hospital rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

682nd of 997 rated hospitals


Job description

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Position Details:

Hartford Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their vascular surgery team! Duties will include vascular surgery patient management and crisis intervention, daily rounding, assessment of new vascular consultations throughout the hospital, pre- and post-operative care, assisting on operative cases as needed, discharges, and collaborating with the Vascular Surgery Attending Physicians and other medical providers.

Role: Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location:  79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting: Inpatient, vascular surgery

Schedule: Full-time, rotating. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule: No call

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

  • Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off
  • Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
  • Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
  • Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!
  • Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
  • Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Hartford HealthCare supports Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in practice:

·        Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice

·        Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut

·        With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioner Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.

In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Advanced Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

About Hartford Hospital:

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. 

About Hartford HealthCare:

·        Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)

·        Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review

·        Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources

Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice


Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
  • Training: Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Experience: New graduates welcome to apply!

Preferred:

  • 2+ years’ experience as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in vascular surgery or other surgical setting

Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at Jennifer.Straka@hhchealth.org.


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