Clinical Documentation Principal Trainer (Epic)
*This is a 1-year contract position – Hybrid
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver EHR training supporting providers and optimizing documentation workflows.
- Partner with informatics and IT to improve efficiency, compliance, and patient care outcomes.
- Must be a Certified Clinical Documentation Principal Trainer from Epic.
Training Development & Delivery 40
- Design, build, and maintain training curriculum for clinical documentation workflows, e.g., provider documentation templates and SmartTools.
- Deliver instructor-led, virtual, and at-the-elbow training to providers and clinical staff.
- Develop training materials, including manuals, eLearning modules, quick reference guides, and simulations.
- Ensure training content aligns with system updates, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
EHR Workflow Expertise 25
- Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical documentation workflows within the EHR; Epic preferred.
- Collaborate with application analysts and informatics teams to understand system design and changes.
- Translate technical build into end-user training content.
- Support go-live readiness activities and command center operations.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement 20
- Identify documentation improvement opportunities through feedback, metrics, and workflow analysis.
- Partner with Clinical Informatics to support optimization initiatives and standardization efforts.
- Update training materials and strategies based on system enhancements and user needs.
- Promote best practices for accurate, efficient, and compliant documentation.
Governance & Collaboration 10
- Participate in governance structures and workgroups related to clinical documentation.
- Provide input on system design decisions impacting documentation workflows.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Support & Evaluation 5
- Evaluate training effectiveness through surveys, proficiency assessments, and performance metrics.
- Provide ongoing support and coaching to end users.
- Maintain training environment and related documentation.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Epic-certified as Principal Trainer in Clinical Documentation — Required — 5 Years
- Ability to work without close supervision, taking ownership of work activities and ensuring training sessions and materials meet Epic’s standards — Required
- Experience with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) practices — Required — 3 Years
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) — Highly Desired
- Experience supporting large-scale EHR implementations or upgrades — Highly Desired
- Certified in developing the Epic training environments — Highly Desired — 3 Years
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