Payroll Title:
CLIN APPL TRAINER 4 HX Department:
INFORMATION SERVICES Hiring Pay Scale
$112,000 - $156,500 / Year Worksite:
Towne Centre Drive Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday
#139819 Sr. Epic Principal Trainer Filing Deadline: Thu 6/18/2026 Apply Now
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This position has recently been accreted by UPTE HX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Towne Centre Drive(San Diego, CA) 3 days per week and remote.This is an internal posting open only to employees within the UC San Diego Health - Information Services department.DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Principal Trainer is a seasoned Epic trainer with many years of training experience, ranging from Epic implementations and Epic upgrades to ongoing support for a series of Epic modules. Process improvement is a key role of the Senior Principal Trainer and hence experience with Lean Six Sigma is a plus. In addition, this role drives technical innovations for the Epic training team and spearheads the development of digital content. This position will mentors peers and assists with Epic training environment build requests, related trouble-shooting, and special projects as needed. The Senior Principal Trainer is not only an outstanding trainer and great coach but also a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training in EMR healthcare training, instructional design, or curriculum development, preferably with Epic, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related EMR healthcare training and instructional design experience, preferably with Epic. Related experience may also include: healthcare information systems support experience in academic medical centers or large integrated health systems.
- Advanced knowledge of health care information systems.
- Advanced knowledge of adult learning theories and training methodologies.
- Advanced training skills with ability to reach learners at all levels.
- Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced presentations skills including ability to facilitate classroom, on-line and one-on-one training.
- Advanced ability to comprehend and translate technical and / or functional manuals and instructions.
- Advanced ability to develop, draft and adapt curriculum.
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
- Ability to troubleshoot PC and Epic issues.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet, and other systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, with proven experience leading or contributing to process-improvement initiatives that enhance training workflows, curriculum quality, or operational efficiency.
- Epic certification or accreditation in EpicCare Ambulatory
- Epic certification or accreditation in Master Training Environment (MST) with proven experience in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting training environments.
- Proven expertise leading Epic Upgrade activities, including comprehensive review of Nova Notes and conversion of content into actionable training plans, curriculum updates, and readiness communications.
- Demonstrated experience driving digital learning innovation and acting as a change agent for tools such as Amplifire and Clipchamp, including converting traditional training content into modern digital formats and advancing learner centered training models.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Work onsite in San Diego, CA - 3 days per week.
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Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
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