Chief Informatics Officer – Achieve True Work-Life Harmony

American Academy of Family Physicians; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement: FERS & TSP

Paid Leave: 26 annual leave days + 13?

Life Insurance

Malpractice Protection

CME Support

EDRP Loan Repayment

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Fresno seeks a Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) to lead clinical informatics, data analysis, and EHR modernization across VACCHCS facilities.

The role oversees testing, deployment, and training, with a focus on improving patient care and data-driven decision making in a complex health system. Strong leadership and change-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics strategy, data management, analytics, and training initiatives to optimize patient care.
• Analyze and interpret diverse data sets from Clinical Data Warehouse, VISTA, VSSC, Pyramid Analytics to support care delivery.
• Oversee Cerner EHR implementation and integration across VACCHCS facilities.
• Serve as change-management leader to evaluate, streamline, and enhance data processes in clinical and admin areas.
• Provide direct patient care that is compassionate, effective, and appropriate.
• Apply advanced biomedical, clinical, and social science knowledge to clinical care and staff education.
• Drive user experience improvements, workflow redesign, and technology adoption across sites.
• Support compliance with information security, data governance, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect.
• Other executive duties as assigned.

Job description

About the VA's Mission
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA leaders help shape the future of care by integrating technology, data, and clinical expertise to serve those who have served our country.

Position Overview
As Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) at the Fresno VA, you will oversee and administer clinical informatics, data analysis and validation, software/hardware training, and troubleshooting across all VACCHCS facilities. You will be responsible for testing and validating systems, deploying Electronic Health Record Modernization (Cerner) across VACCHCS sites, and coordinating with VISN 21 facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics strategy, data management, analytics, and training initiatives to optimize patient care

• Analyze and interpret diverse data sets (including from Clinical Data Warehouse, VISTA, VSSC, Pyramid Analytics) to support care delivery

• Oversee and coordinate Cerner EHR implementation and integration across all facilities

• Serve as a change management leader-evaluate, streamline, and enhance clinical and administrative data processes

• Provide direct patient care that is compassionate, effective, and appropriate, supporting the full spectrum of health and wellness

• Apply advanced biomedical, clinical, and social science knowledge to clinical care and staff education

• Drive user experience improvements, workflow redesign, and technology adoption

• Support compliance with information security, data governance, and regulatory standards

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect

• Other executive duties as assigned

Outstanding Benefits & Retirement

• Salary: $225,000-$400,000 per year (plus potential incentives)

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription from Day 1

• Retirement:

  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government-backed pension

  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): up to 5% VA matching, separate from pension

• Paid Leave: 26 annual leave days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, up to 5 CME days

• Life Insurance: Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)

• Malpractice Protection: Free liability coverage

• CME Support and EDRP: Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment (eligibility/location dependent)

Exceptional Quality of Life in Fresno, CA
Live in an affordable Central California city with great schools, a warm climate, and proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Enjoy farm-to-table dining, a lively arts scene, and outdoor adventures.

Ready to Drive Innovation for Veterans' Health?
Lead informatics transformation in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.