How to hire a clinical applications analyst

How to hire a clinical applications analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step clinical applications analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a clinical applications analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new clinical applications analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the clinical applications analyst you need to hire. Certain clinical applications analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect clinical applications analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of clinical applications analysts.

   Type of Clinical Applications Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Clinical Applications Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$29-52
   Information Technology Consultant	An Information Technology Consultant, also known as IT Consultant, is responsible for sharing extensive knowledge of Information Technology by providing suggestions and solving issues within the company. Among the duties include installing and maintaining the necessary software and hardware, designing new procedures, overseeing all implementations, and ensuring that all systems are running smoothly, employing methods to secure databases, and providing essential instructions when needed... Show more	$29-55
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Patient Care
   • Clinical Applications
   • Clinical Documentation
   • EHR
   • Troubleshoot
   • Technical Support
   • Application Support
   • Issue Resolution
   • Strong Analytical
   • Problem Resolution
   • SQL
   • Radiology
   • Cerner

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate and manage the on-call schedule and team SharePoint site.
   • Obtain knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 codes for radiology specific exams.
   • Help users troubleshoot issues with computer applications.
   • Experience and certification in multiple radiology modalities.
   • Collaborate with office staff to analyze and evaluate current documentation processes in the ambulatory setting to facilitate their transition to Cerner.
   • Analyze healthcare claims data to develop primary care physician attribution logic and collaborate with the technology team to implement and validate.

   More clinical applications analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the clinical applications analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A clinical applications analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a clinical applications analyst in Oklahoma may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level clinical applications analyst. Additionally, a clinical applications analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average clinical applications analyst salary

   $82,905yearly

   $39.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level clinical applications analyst salary

   $62,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average clinical applications analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$101,866	$49
   2	California	$99,768	$48
   3	New York	$96,503	$46
   4	New Jersey	$96,451	$46
   5	Delaware	$92,255	$44
   6	Illinois	$88,556	$43
   7	Arkansas	$83,027	$40
   8	Minnesota	$82,901	$40
   9	Arizona	$82,628	$40
   10	North Carolina	$82,530	$40
   11	Alabama	$80,323	$39
   12	North Dakota	$75,649	$36
   13	Indiana	$75,135	$36
   14	Virginia	$74,964	$36
   15	Florida	$73,927	$36
   16	Texas	$73,902	$36
   17	Ohio	$70,962	$34
   18	Colorado	$69,508	$33
   19	Utah	$68,685	$33
   20	Missouri	$64,890	$31

   Average clinical applications analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hospital for Special Surgery	$104,243	$50.12	16
   2	MemorialCare	$101,486	$48.79	13
   3	Sutter Health	$99,088	$47.64	164
   4	BronxCare Health System	$98,315	$47.27	4
   5	Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	$96,971	$46.62	9
   6	Highland General Hospital	$94,323	$45.35
   7	Duke University Health System	$93,598	$45.00	71
   8	Randstad North America, Inc.	$93,193	$44.80	5
   9	Forest Laboratories	$92,937	$44.68
   10	St. Peter's Health	$92,828	$44.63	5
   11	Medstar Health	$92,731	$44.58
   12	CHKD Thrift Store	$92,227	$44.34
   13	Hoag	$91,882	$44.17	25
   14	Columbus Regional Health	$90,848	$43.68
   15	Dean Health Plan	$90,683	$43.60
   16	Mount Sinai Health System	$90,659	$43.59	109
   17	Novant Health	$90,548	$43.53	37
   18	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	$90,045	$43.29	45
   19	CyberCoders	$89,825	$43.19
   20	University Healthcare Alliance	$89,808	$43.18	1

4. Writing a clinical applications analyst job description

   A job description for a clinical applications analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a clinical applications analyst job description:

   Clinical applications analyst job description example

   Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3 years of hands on EMR and other clinical applications experience. Strong knowledge of multi-specialty physician office business practices, clinical workflows, concepts and terminology sufficient to integrate, implement and support IT clinical applications. Clinical background is preferred.

   
   

   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

   CMA, RMA, RN or LPN preferred.

   
   

   This position earns competitive compensation plus a full benefits package, including 401(k) with match and three weeks of PTO! We also offer growth opportunities and a great team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver service and take ownership of outcomes in providing quality service and support.

   
   

   Please review the full job description for more details about this exciting opportunity.

   
   

   ABOUT MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP

   Formed in 2008, Millennium Physician Group has grown into one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with more than 400 health care providers located throughout Florida. With corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, Millennium Physician Group consists of primary care offices, Imaging Centers, Lab Services, and Wellness Programs. You can also find various programs, such as weight management and smoking cessation, led by Millennium Physician Group doctors.

   If you are interested in joining an organization that emphasizes teamwork and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.

   Millennium's core values summarize how we treat others, patients, and fellow community members. Millennium CARES for every patient every time.

   Millennium Physician Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Additionally, Millennium is proud to join the nearly 3,000 health system and physician groups who have gone completely Tobacco Free.

   
   

   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEAM?

   If you feel that you have the experience and qualifications for this IT Integration Support Specialist position, please click the link to apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find clinical applications analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any clinical applications analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level clinical applications analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your clinical applications analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality clinical applications analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit clinical applications analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a clinical applications analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new clinical applications analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect clinical applications analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new clinical applications analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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