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Department of Veterans Affairs
Chief Informatics Officer Achieve True Work-Life Harmony
Job Description
About the VA's Mission The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA leaders help shape the future of care by integrating technology, data, and clinical expertise to serve those who have served our country. Position Overview As Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) at the Fresno VA, you will oversee and administer clinical informatics, data analysis and validation, software/hardware training, and troubleshooting across all VACCHCS facilities. You will be responsible for testing and validating systems, deploying Electronic Health Record Modernization (Cerner) across VACCHCS sites, and coordinating with VISN 21 facilities. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead clinical informatics strategy, data management, analytics, and training initiatives to optimize patient care Analyze and interpret diverse data sets (including from Clinical Data Warehouse, VISTA, VSSC, Pyramid Analytics) to support care delivery Oversee and coordinate Cerner EHR implementation and integration across all facilities Serve as a change management leader-evaluate, streamline, and enhance clinical and administrative data processes Provide direct patient care that is compassionate, effective, and appropriate, supporting the full spectrum of health and wellness Apply advanced biomedical, clinical, and social science knowledge to clinical care and staff education Drive user experience improvements, workflow redesign, and technology adoption Support compliance with information security, data governance, and regulatory standards Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect Other executive duties as assigned
Outstanding Benefits & Retirement Salary:
$225,000-$400,000 per year (plus potential incentives)Health Insurance:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription from Day 1Retirement:
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government-backed pension Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): up to 5% VA matching, separate from pensionPaid Leave:
26 annual leave days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, up to 5 CME daysLife Insurance:
Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)Malpractice Protection:
Free liability coverageCME Support and EDRP:
Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment (eligibility/location dependent) Exceptional Quality of Life in Fresno, CA Live in an affordable Central California city with great schools, a warm climate, and proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Enjoy farm-to-table dining, a lively arts scene, and outdoor adventures. Ready to Drive Innovation for Veterans' Health? Lead informatics transformation in a mission-driven, collaborative environment. Apply today!Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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A Chief Information Officer is responsible for all aspects of information technology within a business or organization, with a focus on making the data available for an organization to function. Develops strategies to improve the efficiency of technological initiatives. Oversees the development and testing of new programs developed specifically for the business or organization.
$199,165 / year median in California
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