Inpatient Epic Trainer

Epic Trainer

The Epic Trainer (ET) is to serve as an expert for Epic workflows and is responsible for conducting one on one and classroom training for clinical and non-clinical end users. The ET will provide any ongoing training and assist end users with Epic training-related questions. The ET will serve as a point of contact for end users and will work closely with the members of the Epic team to achieve the goal of providing training. The ET will provide ongoing service relationships between the Health Informatics Training department and its direct application customers, and is a liaison to other departments and entities. They will assist in reporting all issues that arise during support to the respective HIs. The ET must live in the DFW area and be able to travel to the Methodist hospitals and affiliated clinics for training and support. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare informatics, nursing, or other related field preferred.
• Equivalent work experience in healthcare can replace the educational requirement.
• Credentialed in an Epic Application Module preferred; otherwise credentialed in primary Epic Application within first three months.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse preferred - if licensed, maintains current licensure.

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of Epic Trainer experience is highly preferred.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

• Previous Informatics experience and experience with training during Epic implementation preferred.
• Routinely round and support your assigned hospital/clinic region.
• Continually assesses educational needs and provides additional training based on hospital/clinic rounding based on Signal data and results shared from Epic's productivity reports.
• Experience facilitating classroom and one-on-one learning in a clinical setting preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, instructional, presentation and interpersonal skills focused on motivation and positive attitude. Highly self-motivated, directed and change oriented. Very strong customer orientation.
• Ability to analyze highly complex systems and workflows.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, organize, coordinate, and manage the work assigned within the department.
• Ability to communicate concepts in elegant, concise, eloquent form to management and to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline.
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills to give information to and receive information from coworkers and clients in a tactfully and professional manner.
• Ability to develop new skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders, and at time ensuring convergence.
• Ability to understand and adhere to operational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identify risks and issues and report to Team Lead, Manager or Director in a timely manner with resolution or recommended.
• Ability to identify and recommend solutions for new and unfamiliar challenges.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results.
• Familiar with current issues and trends in healthcare and clinical operations in a healthcare system.
• Healthcare knowledge base that promotes a high level of credibility with organization end users and executives.
• Knowledge of Epic Software as well as other information systems, clinical software, and computer applications used in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of change management principles and team work.
• Proficient in Microsoft software (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.).

Job Roles:

• Works collaboratively with team members and informs leadership of all events pertaining to the operations of assigned applications and assigned projects.
• Conducts one-on-one and classroom training sessions for new and existing end users, delivered in person and via Zoom. Adapts training methods to accommodate different learning styles, experience levels, and technical proficiency.
• Schedules and delivers Epic desktop and mobile application training and personalization sessions for newly onboarding providers as well as existing providers and Epic users to optimize system use and workflow efficiency.
• Provides go-live support for new MHS hospitals and MMG clinics to ensure a smooth Epic implementation and transition for end users.
• Provides at-the-elbow (ATE) support for new providers, offering real-time guidance and troubleshooting to assist with Epic workflows and system adoption.
• Provides ongoing support to end-users, answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and addressing concerns related to Epic software.
• Manage many tasks at one time, balancing priorities, deadlines and time.
• Participates in implementation of system infrastructure changes (change control, system upgrades, copy/restore events, application of service packs, downtimes).
• May be asked to present demonstrations of new functionalities within applications to peers and end users.
• Adheres to the deployment of changes and readiness in support of work efforts following defined MHS Change Control workflows.
• Collaborate with members of the training team and review education prior to the deployment of new builds, changes, and/or upgrade features.
• Triage, assign, monitor, and work incidents and service requests to resolution. Initiates and coordinates troubleshooting with team members and peers for known issues and provide timely, effective, and professional customer support.
• Provide application troubleshooting support in Cherwell. Resolve the issue or forward it to the correct group for remediation.
• Continually assesses education needs of self in relation to technology solutions. Plans and contributes to formal and informal education for self. Accountable for your performance.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026
• Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026
• TIME's Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Glassdoor's Best-Led Companies 2025
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025
• Becker's Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
• Newsweek's Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025