Trainer I

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Trainer I at Broadmoor Campus. You will assess EMR end-user learning needs, develop curriculum, and deliver training to hospital staff to ensure effective use of the EMR system.

Role requires Epic certification within 6 months, an associate degree (or 6 years related experience), and healthcare training experience. You will maintain training materials and participate in 24/7 command center activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 6 years related experience.
• 1+ year of training experience required.
• Epic certification or proficiency within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains EMR end-user training curriculum.
• Implements a credentialed trainer program for classroom trainers.
• Configures EMR training environment for hands-on practice.
• Maintains training materials and ensures up-to-date system configuration.
• Participates in 24/7 command center activities as assigned.

Skills

Adult learning theory

EMR training

Interpersonal skills

Training methodologies

Education

Associate degree in Education/HR/Healthcare Administration/Training

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC application

Job description

Position Title Trainer I Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest: Assesses and analyzes electronic medical record end-user learning needs; develops and maintains curriculum and tools to meet those needs. Implements a credentialed trainer program to ensure all classroom trainers have proper level of system knowledge and can deliver training content effectively. Configures electronic medical record training environment to ensure end-users can practice using the electronic medical record. Collaborates with analysts and to ensure latest system configuration information is incorporated in training material. Designs and executes ongoing training programs for new-hires and system changes/upgrades.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Participates in EMR application activities they may impact training Basic understanding and participation of all pertinent application roles, stakeholder roles and leadership roles and approval process. Demonstrates basic competence/knowledge in the design and development of adult learning curriculum, specifically for the healthcare setting including EMR. Demonstrates basic competence/knowledge of the healthcare setting and electronic medical records (EMR), overall information technology systems and concepts, software and training methodologies and adult learning theory and practices. Maintain and apply knowledge in assigned area. Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to assigned tasks. Maintain and apply knowledge in assigned support areas for on-call as well as at elbow. Understands the planning, coordination and delivery of training methodologies for the HITS department and customers. Ensure adequate implementation team, stakeholder involvement in the training process. Follows training plan to ensure adequate training. Follows approved training plan templates to assure training schedule and resource requirements are included. Review with project manager or manager for approval and sign off on each training plan. Follows leadership direction in training initiatives. Assists in identifying test scripts to help develop lesson plans during System, Integration and Regression testing. Certification or proficiency (with certification level score) in assigned EPIC application or demonstrated learning of other assigned application must be obtained within 6 months of employment or assignment, respectively. If certification or proficiency is not achieved within the guidelines of Epic’s number of attempts termination of employment will occur. Assist with training expectation for new department hires. Assists with reviewing that all are following established process to ensure all training is properly documented, logged, tracked, and managed. Responds to off duty call. Participates in 24/7 command center activities as assigned. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Education, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Training, or related field OR 6 years of related experience 1 or more years of training experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree 1 or more years of healthcare experience 2 or more years of training experience

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Certification in one Epic application - National certification (i.e. HIMSS programs, etc.)

Knowledge Requirements

Able to use phone, read a computer monitor, read technical documentation manuals, receive directions and follow through to completion, solve common design and development problems, and apply critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Able to use a computer.

Time Type: Full time

Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-58735

R-58735

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.