What is a clinical information systems director and how to become one

Key steps to become a clinical information systems director

1. Explore clinical information systems director education requirements

   Most common clinical information systems director degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.8 %

   Master's

   17.6 %

   Associate

   17.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific clinical information systems director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   EMR	53.57%
   EHR	27.31%
   Clinical Applications	19.11%

3. Complete relevant clinical information systems director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New clinical information systems directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a clinical information systems director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real clinical information systems director resumes.

4. Research clinical information systems director duties and responsibilities

   • Manage EHR budget and ensure adherence to compliance regulations.
   • Manage Cerner system applications, provide ongoing physician support/training, maintenance, system enhancements, problem analysis, resolution and troubleshooting.
   • Study and follow EHR operational issue trends.
   • Work within a team to train and implement DoD EMR applications within medical treatment facilities.

5. Apply for clinical information systems director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a clinical information systems director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams