Clinical Documentation Principal Trainer (Epic)

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Clinical Documentation Principal Trainer (Epic) for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.

*This position is hybrid; some onsite work will be required

* Epic Certifications required.

Job Description:

Clinical Documentation Principal Trainer responsible for developing and delivering EHR training, supporting providers, and optimizing documentation workflows. Partners with informatics and IT to improve efficiency, compliance, and patient care outcomes. Must be Epic-certified as Principal Trainer in Clinical Documentation and in Training Environment Build - TED 300 AND TED 105.

Responsibilities:

Training Development & Delivery (40%)

• Design, build, and maintain training curriculum for clinical documentation workflows (e.g., provider documentation, templates, 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:

• 5 Years - Epic-certified as Principal Trainer in Clinical Documentation
• Epic-certified in Training Environment Build - TED 300 AND TED 105.
• Ability to work without close supervision, taking ownership of work activities, & ensuring training sessions & materials meet Epic's standards
• 3 Years - Experience with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) practices
• 3 Years - Certified in developing the Epic training environments.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS)
• Experience supporting large-scale EHR implementations or upgrades

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.