Strategic Director, System Clinical Informatics

Aspirus Health; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspirus Health is seeking a Director of System Clinical Informatics to bridge clinical operations and technology, optimize the EHR, and lead digital transformation across our Wisconsin health system. You will partner with executive, clinical, and IT leaders to advance clinical excellence, caregiver experience, and patient care through data‑driven initiatives.

You will shape system‑wide informatics strategy, build a high‑performing team, and champion change management while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, informatics, IT, or related field.
• Master’s degree in information systems, informatics or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in healthcare, health IT or informatics.
• At least 3 years in leadership within an integrated healthcare system.
• Epic certification in clinical modules strongly desired.
• ANCC certification in healthcare informatics highly desired.
• Extensive experience with Epic core systems.
• Proven leadership of high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide clinical informatics strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive EHR optimization through governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Design and enhance clinical workflows to improve efficiency and reduce variation.
• Champion change management and technology adoption across settings.
• Leverage data, analytics, and user insights to maximize technology value.
• Partner with clinical leaders to improve documentation, utilization, quality, safety, outcomes.
• Build and develop a high-performing informatics team through coaching and culture.

Skills

Informatics leadership

EHR optimization

Change management

Data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/informatics/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic core systems

Epic certification

EPIC clinical modules

Job description

Aspirus Health is seeking a Director of System Clinical Informatics to bridge clinical operations and technology, optimize the EHR, and lead digital transformation across our Wisconsin health system. You will partner with executive, clinical, and IT leaders to advance clinical excellence, caregiver experience, and patient care through data‑driven initiatives.

You will shape system‑wide informatics strategy, build a high‑performing team, and champion change management while ensuring safety and