Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

07/02/2026

Application Deadline:

07/16/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Clinical Informaticist (OPA3) SR 30-Oregon State Hospital (Hybrid)

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon State Hospital (OSH), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is seeking a Clinical Informaticist-Operations Analyst 3 (SR30) for a 12-month, limited duration assignment with the ability to analyze business needs and translate them into system design or improvements.

The OSH Technology Services team functions as a centralized, enterprise level information technology group within the broader structure of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This team is responsible for managing, maintaining, and evolving the critical digital systems that support OSH’s clinical, administrative, and operational needs. Serving both the Salem and Junction City campuses together employing roughly three thousand staff. The Technology Services team oversees systems that support electronic health records, secure communication, data management, compliance reporting, and hospital wide workflow optimization

What you will do!

The Clinical Informaticist is a licensed clinician with training or experience in information systems who is responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of Oregon State Hospital’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), Avatar and related clinical information systems. Key functions include partnering with clinicians to improve workflows and EHR usability, leading clinical centric process redesign, and translating clinical needs into system requirements. The role also drives optimization projects across departments, guides change management and readiness efforts, and serves as a liaison between operations, clinical teams, technical staff, and external partners.

In addition, the Clinical Informaticist ensures timely issue resolution, supports end users, and participates in upgrades, releases, and testing activities. The role analyzes current and future workflows, documents requirements, performs targeted configuration or data mapping, and builds and executes test scripts to validate system changes. The Clinical Informaticist also develops effective training and adoption strategies and produces essential documentation such as process maps, business rules, and technical materials that support consistent, policy aligned use of the EHR.

This position plays a key role in decision-making related to the use, improvement, and effectiveness of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, Avatar. It requires independent judgment in determining how Avatar is configured and used, based on strategic direction. The incumbent will make decisions with minimal oversight that impact the implementation of Avatar and related processes across multiple OSH campuses.

To review the position description, please email melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Required for this role:

Clinical education and active licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist with a minimum of one year of clinical experience.

Desired Attributes

• Understanding of software development processes, including analysis, design, programming standards, and project management.
• Ability to analyze business needs and translate them into system design or improvements.
• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., SQL).
• Certificate or degree in Medical Informatics.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Knowledge of organizational systems theory and its application in government or large institutions.
• Familiarity with organizational change management principles.
• Understanding of statistical methods for performance analysis and improvement.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the following:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Cover Letter (Required) – A cover letter is required.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for 1, full time, SEIU represented, 12-month limited duration position, as a Clinical Informaticist (OPA3) based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid position, with standard office hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and drug screen meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Melissa Perez
Email: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): (503) 949-3078

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodation under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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