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How much do epic optime trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for epic optime trainer in the United States is $25.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Epic Optime Trainer job?

An Epic Optime Trainer is responsible for educating healthcare staff on the use of Epic's Optime module, which manages surgical workflows within hospitals and healthcare systems. They design and deliver training sessions, create instructional materials, and provide support to end users to ensure efficient use of the system. Trainers often collaborate with analysts and clinical staff to tailor training to specific workflows and troubleshoot issues. Their goal is to ensure users can effectively navigate Optime to improve surgical scheduling, documentation, and overall operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Epic Optime Trainer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Epic Optime Trainer, you need in-depth knowledge of operating room workflows, clinical processes, and a solid understanding of adult education principles, usually supported by Epic Optime certification. Familiarity with the Epic EMR system, especially Optime module tools, and proficiency in developing and delivering training materials are essential. Outstanding communication, patience, and adaptability help trainers effectively engage diverse learners and address varying user needs. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer and support successful user adoption of new systems in high-stakes surgical environments.

What does a typical day look like for an Epic Optime Trainer, and with whom will I collaborate most frequently?

As an Epic Optime Trainer, your days often involve preparing and delivering training sessions for surgical staff, developing and updating course content, and offering hands-on support during system go-lives. You’ll regularly collaborate with surgeons, nurses, operating room staff, and IT analysts to tailor training materials and address specific workflow concerns. Many trainers also participate in ongoing system optimization projects and conduct refresher courses. This collaborative, dynamic environment allows you to build strong professional relationships while helping ensure smooth transitions to new technologies in surgical departments.

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Infographic showing various Epic Optime Trainer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,554 per year, or $25.3 per hour.
HCS Apps Systems Analyst - Epic OpTime / Anesthesia

HCS Apps Systems Analyst - Epic OpTime / Anesthesia

UNC HEALTH

Morrisville, NC • On-site, Remote

$33.37 - $47.97/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Provides technical support (development, testing, integration and implementation) of applications and interfaces which deliver IT tools and support business functions across the health system.
The responsibilities of this role will focus primarily on supporting our surgical services operational teams using Epic OpTime and Anesthesia workflows, providing innovative solutions to enhance functionality, and troubleshooting issues effectively. Crucial to the position is the ability to work collaboratively with their team to optimize workflows and tools, adhering to our guiding principles and governing structure. This role will be responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing new functionality as well as enhancing current build, contributing to meaningful innovations in surgical services workflows.
You will be expected to become an expert in Epic OpTime and Anesthesia workflows. You will be expected to take call on a rotation and respond to requests effectively, updating your team/manager on issues that require escalation. While this position is remote working, you will be expected to go onsite across the state for go-lives and required meetings. An Epic certification in OpTime and/or Anesthesia will be a minimum requirement.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of surgical services workflows, basic Epic OpTime and/or Anesthesia knowledge, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn in an ever-expanding field.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists other IT teams with selection and provides technical evaluation of products / tools to ensure that the proposed solution adheres to enterprise-wide requirements, adapts to new requirements and changing technologies in order to meet business standardization protocols and objectives.
2. Develops and maintains clear, understandable documentation to describe program development and modification, as well as troubleshooting. Updates system and support documentation as necessary to reflect changes to programs, solutions, reports and interfaces.
3. Functions as liaison to health system departments using IT resources and ensures proper use of resources and maintains high service levels. May serve as project lead for implementation of vendor-based systems.
4. Offers design solutions and alternatives to enhance/improve existing systems. Participates in formulating and defining system scope, objectives, and solution. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents the programs, interfaces and scripts to specified requirements. Devises/modifies procedures to solve problems taking into consideration computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Participates as needed in the assessment of systems and their ability to meet technical and business requirements.
5. Updates management, customers and others as appropriate on a timely basis regarding progress on assigned tasks, projects and issues, via written or oral reports
Other Information
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• If a Bachelor's degree: Two (2) years of IT systems and/or operational experience.
• If an Associate's degree: Four (4) years of IT systems and/or operational experience.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Six (6) years of IT systems and/or operational experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Highly responsive to internal customers.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: ISD Clinical Systems
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Remote
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.