Job Title: Principal Trainer I
Location: System Business Office
Department Name: IT&S Training
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Principal Trainer ISetting the StageThe Principal Trainer I supports the development, delivery, and ongoing optimization of
Epic training programs across RWJBarnabas Health. This position combines Epic application expertise, curriculum development, training environment build, and end-user education to ensure learners are prepared to effectively use Epic in their day-to-day workflows.
The Principal Trainer I develops role-based training materials, maintains the Epic training environment, troubleshoots learner and application issues, and partners with Credentialed Trainers, application teams, operational stakeholders, and Training Leadership to support successful Epic implementations, upgrades, and ongoing education.
As a Principal Trainer I, a typical day may include:- Developing and maintaining role-specific Epic lesson plans using workflow-driven scenarios and sample patient data
- Creating and updating end-user curriculum, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, playground exercises, E-Learning modules, quick start guides, tip sheets, and End User Proficiency Assessments (EUPAs)
- Building and maintaining the Epic training environment, including users, patients, schedules, orders, scenarios, and other training components
- Identifying training content gaps and developing materials that align with RWJBarnabas Health workflows and Epic functionality
- Troubleshooting Epic EHR issues for learners, Credentialed Trainers, and peers
- Supporting Epic course, curriculum, learner account, and training-related system build
- Participating in Epic application upgrades, departmental meetings, and training initiatives
- Collaborating with application teams and operational stakeholders on workflow and training changes
- Coordinating and monitoring Credentialed Trainer schedules and daily training activities
- Providing Credentialed Trainers with feedback related to instruction, producing, floating, and assigned activities
- Managing and resolving ServiceNow tickets related to Epic training and learner support
- Escalating complex issues to senior Principal Trainers or Training Leadership when appropriate
This Role Might Be For You If- You have hands-on experience as an Epic Principal Trainer
- You enjoy translating Epic workflows into clear, practical training for end users
- You have experience developing training curriculum, lesson plans, job aids, and proficiency assessments
- You understand clinical or ambulatory workflows and how they translate into Epic functionality
- You are comfortable building and maintaining Epic training environments and scenarios
- You enjoy coaching and supporting Credentialed Trainers
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple training priorities and deadlines
- You enjoy troubleshooting Epic and learner issues and working across training, application, and operational teams
To Be Considered for the Principal Trainer I position, you must have:- Associate degree with 3+ years of related Epic training experience
- Active Epic Principal Trainer certification in at least one application
- Ability to maintain Epic certification through required New Version Training (NVT) and recertification
- Knowledge of current hospital or ambulatory workflows and processes
- Experience supporting Epic training, application development, or training-related build
- Experience developing and maintaining Epic training curriculum and materials
- Experience supporting or maintaining an Epic training environment
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
Preferred Qualifications- 1+ year of experience working as an Epic Principal Trainer
- Operational experience within the assigned Epic application area
- Experience developing workflow-based Epic training scenarios
- Experience creating E-Learning, EUPAs, quick start guides, tip sheets, and other end-user training materials
- Experience coordinating or supporting Credentialed Trainers
- Experience supporting Epic implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives
- Experience troubleshooting Epic training and learner issues
- Experience working with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems
Why You'll Love Working With UsAt RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
