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Epic ClinDoc Principal Trainer

Experienced Epic-certified Principal Trainer (PTs) needed for Long Term Care (EpicCare Clinical Documentation), and Intermediate Care Facility (EpicCare ClinicalDocumentation) end users, super users ...

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To thrive as a Principal Trainer, you need expertise in adult learning principles, curriculum development, and in-depth knowledge of the subject area, often supported by a bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), training delivery platforms, and relevant certifications such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) are typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and facilitation skills help foster engagement and adapt training to diverse audiences. These skills are crucial for ensuring effective knowledge transfer, driving organizational learning, and supporting professional growth.

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A Principal Trainer works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure training materials are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with organizational goals. They regularly gather feedback from end users to adapt instructional content and address real-world challenges faced during system adoption. This role often involves facilitating meetings, conducting needs assessments, and piloting training sessions to refine materials before full deployment. Effective collaboration ensures that the training is both technically sound and user-friendly, leading to successful learning outcomes.

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Work EnvironmentLeads training programs, manages teams, and develops training strategiesDelivers training sessions, develops training materials, and supports learning initiatives
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, educational, and government sectors for senior training rolesFound across various industries for specialized training delivery

The Principal Trainer generally holds a higher level of responsibility, overseeing training programs and teams, while the Training Specialist focuses on delivering training and supporting learning initiatives. Both roles require relevant certifications, but the Principal Trainer often has more extensive experience and leadership duties.

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The duties of a principal trainer involve working to train employees, associates, and other clients in the use of specific applications, systems, or processes. Your responsibilities in this career include working to plan and prepare training materials before you present the training program for students. As a principal trainer, you may also coordinate with other instructors to develop and schedule a specialized course or organize other trainers who can assist you during the program. You may conduct an assessment of current employees before designing or customizing your training program.

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Epic ClinDoc Principal Trainer

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Re-posted 23 days ago

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Description:
Experienced Epic-certified Principal Trainer (PTs) needed for Long Term Care (EpicCare Clinical Documentation), and Intermediate Care Facility (EpicCare ClinicalDocumentation) end users, super users, and train-the-trainer training.
Experienced Epic-certified Principal Trainer (PT) needed for Long Term Care (EpicCare Clinical Documentation), and Intermediate Care Facility (EpicCare Clinical Documentation) end users, super users, and train-the-trainer training. Candidates must have completed and active certifications and listed minimum experience required for assigned Epic applications:
Long Term Care Facility Principal Trainer - Must be certified in the following:
• EpicCare Clinical Documentation Curriculum Certification
• Long Term Care Certification (LTC500)
• TED105 Training Wheels Behind the Scenes
• TED300 Training Environment Build Certification
• 2 years minimum experience as a EpicCare Clinical Application Principal Trainer through a full implementation from pilot for customer build
• Previous MST Build experience on EpicCare Clinical Application at project implementation (pre-go live MST build)
Intermediate Care Facility Principal Trainer - Must be certified in the following:
• EpicCare Clinical Documentation Curriculum Certification
• Long Term Care Certification (LTC500)
• TED105 Training Wheels Behind the Scenes
• TED300 Training Environment Build Certification
• 2 years minimum experience as a EpicCare Clinical Application Principal Trainer through a full implementation from pilot for customer build
• Previous MST Build experience on EpicCare Clinical Application at project implementation (pre-go live MST build)
Key Duties:
- Developing role-based training content, independently or with team members, using a variety of software
programs, tools, and applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining instructional materials.
- Maintaining policy and procedure documentation.
- Incorporating feedback from others into existing training and training administration procedures
- Learning new content and consulting with subject matter experts to develop training materials and answer
any participant questions.
- Assisting with building and testing of training environments (MST environments) and providing support and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborating with other trainers by co-facilitating classroom instruction and assisting with exercises as
needed.
- Preparing training lessons, printing materials, andsetting up the training room and environment prior to
the training session.
- Presenting information verbally and in writing in a clearand easy-to-understand manner.
- Following up with trainees outside of the classroom tooffer additional support.
- Serving as an expert educator to state staff.
- Training and credentialing additional classroom trainersas needed (train-the-trainer).
- Training staff and end users by teaching technical topicsas needed.
- Support curriculum and training development forthird-party applications as needed by management
- Managing application assignments byprioritizing assignments and by creating and adhering to timelines
Required/Desired Skills
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
Developing role-based training content, independently or with team members, using a variety of software programs, tools, and applications
Required
3
Years
Designing, developing, and maintaining instructional materials.
Required
3
Years
Maintaining policy and procedure documentation.
Required
3
Years
Incorporating feedback from others into existing training and training administration procedures
Required
3
Years
Learning new content and consulting with subject matter experts to develop training materials and answer any participant questions.
Required
0
Assisting with building and testing of training environments (MST environments) and providing support and troubleshooting issues.
Required
0
Collaborating with other trainers by co-facilitating classroom instruction and assisting with exercises as needed.
Required
0
Preparing training lessons, printing materials, and setting up the training room and environment prior to the training session.
Required
0
Presenting information verbally and in writing in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
Required
0
Following up with trainees outside of the classroom to offer additional support.
Required
0
Serving as an expert educator to state staff.
Required
0
Training staff and end users by teaching technical topics as needed.
Required
0
Managing application assignments by prioritizing assignments and by creating and adhering to timelines.
Required
0
Must be certified in: EpicCare Clinical Documentation Curriculum Certification
Required
0
Must be certified in: Long Term Care Certification (LTC500)
Required
0
Must be certified in: TED105 Training Wheels Behind the Scenes
Required
0
Must be certified in: TED300 Training Environment Build Certification
Required
0
Experience as a EpicCare Clinical Application Principal Trainer through a full implementation from pilot for customer build
Required
2
Years
Previous MST Build experience on EpicCare Clinical Application at project implementation (pre-go live MST build)
Required
0

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