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O*NET-SOC 15-1211.01

Health Informatics Specialists

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers, using object-oriented models or other techniques.Core18090
  2. Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications for resolution of clinical or health care administrative problems.Core18092
  3. Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information.Core18097
  4. Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.Core18094
  5. Identify, collect, record, or analyze data relevant to the nursing care of patients.Core18101
  6. Apply knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.Core18096
  7. Develop, implement, or evaluate health information technology applications, tools, processes, or structures to assist nurses with data management.Core18093
  8. Design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.Core18088
  9. Disseminate information about nursing informatics science and practice to the profession, other health care professions, nursing students, and the public.Core18089
  10. Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration, and research.Core18095
  11. Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, or research.Core18100
  12. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in informatics.Core18102
  13. Develop or deliver training programs for health information technology, creating operating manuals as needed.Core18099
  14. Design, conduct, or provide support to nursing informatics research.Core18098
  15. Inform local, state, national, and international health policies related to information management and communication, confidentiality and security, patient safety, infrastructure development, and economics.Core18104
  16. Provide consultation to nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.Core18103
  17. Plan, install, repair, or troubleshoot telehealth technology applications or systems in homes.Supplemental18091

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 62 examples in 24 categories, 26 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

  • Allscripts Professional EHR
  • Allscripts Sunrise
  • Amkai AmkaiCharts
  • Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
  • Cerner Millennium
  • Cerner PowerChart
  • ChartWare EMR
  • Computerized physician order entry CPOE software
  • e-MDs software
  • eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
  • Electronic medical administration record eMAR software
  • Epic SystemsHot Technology
  • GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
  • Healthcare management system
  • MEDITECH Healthcare Information System HCIS
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
  • Mediware ClosedLoop Clinical Systems
  • Mediware Information Systems MediCOE
  • Medscribbler Enterprise
  • MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR
  • Netsmart Technologies CareNet
  • NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
  • Picis CareSuite
  • Seimens Healthineers
  • SOAPware EMR
  • StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite
  • SynaMed EMR
  • Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR
  • VISICU eICU Program

Data base management system software

  • Apache HadoopHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

  • Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • SASHot TechnologyIn Demand

Web platform development software

  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • LAMP Stack

Computer based training software

  • Learning management system LMS

Calendar and scheduling software

  • McKesson ANSOS One-Staff

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Qlik software
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports

Development environment software

  • Software development tools

Compliance software

  • Sparta Systems TrackWise

Operating system software

  • UNIXHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 5
    • Supports 1

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze health-related data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design healthcare-related software applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Informs 8

Working with Computers

  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 11 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 8
  • Install computer software.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 22 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 13
    • Supports 7
    • Informs 1

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop guidelines for system implementation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 4 of 4 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 1

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Document operational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Provide technical information or assistance to public.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 1 of 1 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Supports 1

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 1
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill8 of 19
Distinct tools83
Level mix
  • Replaces 2
  • Augments 42
  • Supports 30
  • Informs 10

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.