Clinical Informatics Director

Ascension Health; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Strategic Technology Leader for Clinical Informatics to drive the department's long-range strategy across multiple hospital settings. You will lead a high-performance team, align clinical and technical priorities, and influence market leadership on technology investments that improve patient safety and workflow efficiency.

The role requires broad coordination across clinical, technical, and operations teams and offers a day shift, full-time schedule, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years in leadership/management.
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overarching strategy for the Clinical Informatics department, cultivating a high-performance culture of ownership and proactive problem-solving across diverse hospital settings and geographical regions.
• Orchestrate seamless collaboration between technical, clinical, and operational teams to ensure that technology deployments prioritize workflow efficiency, standardized practices, and enhanced patient safety.
• Serve as the primary technology liaison and trusted advisor to market leadership, leveraging expert negotiation and relational diplomacy to align complex IT interests with local clinical needs.
• Manage high-level project escalations and routine operations while utilizing data analytics and emerging industry trends to continuously optimize technology adoption and organizational value.

Skills

Leadership/management

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Glendale, WI

• Facility: Glendale Corporate Office

• Department: Market Technology Team

• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Strategic Vision & Team Leadership: Drive the overarching strategy for the Clinical Informatics department, cultivating a high-performance culture of ownership and proactive problem-solving across diverse hospital settings and geographical regions.

• Interdisciplinary Clinical Alignment: Orchestrate seamless collaboration between technical, clinical, and operational teams to ensure that technology deployments prioritize workflow efficiency, standardized practices, and enhanced patient safety.

• Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Influence: Serve as the primary technology liaison and trusted advisor to market leadership, leveraging expert negotiation and relational diplomacy to align complex IT interests with local clinical needs.

• Operational Oversight & Innovation: Manage high-level project escalations and routine operations while utilizing data analytics and emerging industry trends to continuously optimize technology adoption and organizational value.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience and at least 5 years of leadership/management preferred
• Experience with Epic EHR
• Clinical Hospital Experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 152083.90

Max Salary 214706.69