Health Informaticists

Employers

Health informaticists are employed by hospitals, offices of physicians and dentists, long-term care facilities, biopharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, government agencies, medical libraries, law firms, medical device and technology companies, veterinary offices, wearable technology design firms, nonprofit organizations that collect or analyze medical data, and information technology consulting firms that provide health informatics–related services to other companies and organizations.

Starting Out

People can enter this career via a variety of paths. A recent graduate with a degree in health informatics might be hired as an entry-level data analyst. Some information technology professionals with considerable experience in data analytics and programming can transition to the field after obtaining health care–related experience and/or earning a certificate in health informatics. A nurse, medical technician, or other health care worker may break into the field after obtaining hands-on training in health informatics at their employer and/or by earning a certificate or degree in health informatics.

Current and aspiring health informaticists can learn about job openings by attending career fairs and networking events, through contacts made during internships and other experiential learning opportunities, by using the resources of their college’s career service center, and by visiting the career Web sites of companies and other organizations that employ health informaticists. Those who are seeking employment with federal government agencies can access job listings at https://www.usajobs.gov.