Director of Informatics

Medical Edge (United States); Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership impact

Innovation

Professional growth

Job summary

Medical Edge in Waimea, Hawaii seeks a Director of Informatics to lead clinical informatics across a regional health system, oversee EHR optimization, clinical workflows, and data analytics to improve patient care and safety.

This role partners with executives, physicians, nurses, IT, and clinical departments to drive standardization, change management, and technology adoption while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Information Systems, Nursing Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.
• Current Hawaii RN license or current Hawaii physician license (MD or DO).
• 5–7 years of healthcare informatics or related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial supervisory experience.
• At least one professional certification such as CPHIMS, CAHIMS, ANCC Informatics Certification, Clinical Informatics Board Certification, AHIMA certification, PMP, or health data analytics certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHR governance, implementation, optimization, and long-term strategy.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, nursing teams, IT professionals, and other clinical departments.
• Develop and implement standardized clinical workflows and decision-support tools.
• Drive clinical innovation, process improvement, and technology adoption across the organization.
• Oversee clinical data analytics, reporting, data integrity, and governance.
• Lead change management initiatives, staff education, and training programs.
• Ensure clinical informatics systems support patient safety, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support informatics professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Informatics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Epic Cognito

Job description

Director of Informatics

Location: Waimea, HI Salary: $150,000–$160,000 per year Lead Healthcare Innovation Through Clinical Informatics! Are you an experienced healthcare informatics leader ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care, clinical technology, and healthcare operations? We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Informatics to lead clinical informatics initiatives across a regional healthcare system in Waimea, Hawaii. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a professional who understands the connection between clinical practice, information technology, and data-driven decision-making. You will play a key role in optimizing electronic health record (EHR) systems, improving clinical workflows, supporting patient safety, and driving technology initiatives that enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EHR governance, implementation, optimization, and long-term strategy.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, nursing teams, IT professionals, and other clinical departments.
• Develop and implement standardized clinical workflows and decision-support tools.
• Drive clinical innovation, process improvement, and technology adoption across the organization.
• Oversee clinical data analytics, reporting, data integrity, and governance.
• Lead change management initiatives, staff education, and training programs.
• Ensure clinical informatics systems support patient safety, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support informatics professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Information Systems, Nursing Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field. Relevant substitutions may be considered.
• Current Hawaii RN license or current Hawaii physician license (MD or DO).
• 5–7 years of healthcare informatics or related experience.
• At least 2.5 years of clinical or technical experience in a critical access hospital.
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial supervisory experience.
• At least one qualifying professional certification at the time of hire, such as CPHIMS, CAHIMS, ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification (RN-BC), Clinical Informatics Board Certification, an applicable AHIMA certification, PMP, or a qualifying health data analytics certification listed for the position.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or Oracle Health.
• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7 and FHIR.
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Epic Cognito.
• Experience leading large-scale healthcare technology projects and clinical workflow transformations.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary: $150,000–$160,000 annually.
• Leadership impact: Help shape clinical technology strategy and improve healthcare delivery.
• Innovation: Lead initiatives involving EHR optimization, clinical analytics, and quality improvement.
• Professional growth: Work collaboratively with clinical and executive leaders across a regional healthcare system.