Director of Informatics – Hawaii

Director of Informatics – Hawaii

Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Specialty: Information Technology
Sub-Specialty: Clinical Informatics

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Informatics to lead clinical informatics initiatives and optimize healthcare technology systems. This role focuses on improving patient care, clinical workflows, data management, and operational efficiency through effective use of health information technology.

The Director will oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of electronic health record (EHR) systems, lead clinical technology initiatives, and collaborate with clinical, IT, and administrative teams to support evidence-based decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead EHR governance, implementation, and optimization initiatives.
  • Develop strategies to improve clinical workflows, documentation, and decision-support tools.
  • Collaborate with clinical leaders, IT teams, and healthcare professionals to align technology with organizational goals.
  • Oversee clinical informatics projects, workflow analysis, system testing, implementation, and optimization.
  • Lead change management initiatives and support the adoption of new healthcare technologies.
  • Develop and implement data governance practices to maintain data integrity, security, and accessibility.
  • Analyze clinical data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, privacy standards, and HIPAA requirements.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate informatics staff.
  • Coordinate training and professional development for clinical teams.
  • Promote collaboration between clinical departments and technology teams.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Information Systems, Nursing Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.
  • Current Hawaii RN license or Hawaii medical license (MD or DO).
  • Relevant professional certification in healthcare informatics, health information management, data analytics, or project management.
  • 5–7 years of experience in healthcare informatics or a related field.
  • At least 2.5 years of clinical or technical experience in a critical access hospital.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a managerial role.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD or DNP in Informatics, Health Systems Leadership, or a related field.
  • Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Oracle Health.
  • Knowledge of data governance, interoperability standards, and healthcare information security.
  • Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.
  • Experience managing healthcare technology projects using Agile, Lean, or PMI methodologies.
  • Knowledge of clinical decision-support systems and data-driven quality improvement.
  • Experience with data integration and healthcare data warehouse systems.

Work Environment

This position involves collaboration with clinical, administrative, and IT teams across multiple healthcare facilities. The role may require on-site work, travel between facilities, occasional off-island travel, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended hours.