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How much do hospital informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital informatics in the United States is $98,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Hospital Informatics Specialist, you need a strong background in healthcare information systems, data analysis, and a relevant degree in health informatics or a related field. Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and certifications like Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help bridge the gap between clinical staff and IT teams. These competencies ensure effective implementation and optimization of health technologies, improving patient care and hospital efficiency.

How does a professional in hospital informatics typically collaborate with clinical and IT teams to implement new health information systems?

Hospital informatics professionals act as crucial liaisons between clinical staff and IT departments during the implementation of new health information systems. They work closely with clinicians to understand workflow needs and translate those requirements to technical teams, ensuring that system configurations align with patient care objectives. Throughout the process, they may lead training sessions, facilitate feedback, and troubleshoot issues, fostering smooth adoption and continuous improvement. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving across multidisciplinary teams.

What is hospital informatics?

Hospital informatics is the field focused on the effective use of information technology and data management within hospital settings. Professionals in this area work to optimize the collection, storage, retrieval, and use of health information to improve patient care, streamline hospital operations, and support clinical decision-making. This includes maintaining electronic health records (EHRs), ensuring data security and privacy, and helping integrate new technologies into healthcare workflows. Hospital informatics specialists often collaborate with clinicians, IT staff, and administrators to ensure that information systems meet the needs of both patients and providers.

What can I do with a healthcare informatics degree?

A healthcare informatics degree prepares individuals for roles such as health informatics specialist, clinical analyst, or health IT project manager. Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, or health organizations, managing electronic health records, implementing health information systems, and analyzing healthcare data using tools like EHR software and data analytics platforms.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Informatics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 74% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,409 per year, or $47.3 per hour.
Clinical Informatics Coordinator

$35.51 - $56.82/hr

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Medical, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

387th of 991 rated hospitals


Job description

Position Summary EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary: Coordinate's goal achievement of organizational and clinical departments by: streamlining work processes; encouraging integration of technologies that support improved patient safety/patient outcomes through best practices and development of secure, reliable systems. Designs new practices and implements new systems. Provides leadership in the facility related to clinical process design and system implementation.

Job Requirement Education/Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Informatics or patient/clinical care related specialty or graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of clinical experience in the appropriate specialty area plus two (2) years progressive responsibility in clinical data management or technical clinical informatics related experience. Licensing/Certification Requirements: None. Additional Position Requirements 1+ years of Epic experience.

Experience interpreting, tracking, and disseminating surgical device data Preferred Requirements in addition to the above: 1+ years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse or a Certified Surgical Technologist Green Belt Certification. Strong Experience in Microsoft OS. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of: Clinical knowledge of workflow and patient care; specific area of clinical nursing or program focus; integration of technologies that support improved patient safety/patient outcomes through best practices and development of secure, reliable systems., computer programming principles, techniques and procedures; operating principles and characteristics of clinical computer systems and associated software; program and system documentation requirements; system integrity requirements; quality improvement methodologies; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures

Skill in: Developing programs; nursing principles and practices; developing policies and procedures; research and assessment on the clinical needs of the hospital informatics system; applying needs assessment techniques; applying adult education practices; developing public relations; applying cost accounting methods; organizing and prioritizing among conflicting priorities; applying team building concepts; facilitating groups; performing statistical analysis; using computers and a variety of software applications; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.


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