Clinical Informatics Director

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is about purpose, growth, care, and connection. As a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, we empower our 97,000+ associates to reimagine healthcare every day. We are recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

Benefits

• 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

What You'll Need

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
• 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

Qualifications

• 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.