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Job Posting Title:
Lead Epic Clinical Applications Trainer
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details:
General Notes
The Lead Clinical Applications Trainer supports enterprise-wide clinical application training initiatives with a primary focus on Epic and related clinical technologies. This position partners closely with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to support onboarding, optimization, workflow adoption, and ongoing education efforts across Dell Medical School and affiliated clinical operations.
Purpose
The Lead Clinical Applications Trainer delivers comprehensive training programs for clinical and non-clinical end users across supported clinical applications, with a primary emphasis on Epic and electronic health record systems. This role develops and facilitates training, supports workflow optimization, and serves as a key resource for end-user education, onboarding, and system adoption initiatives.
Responsibilities
Develops and Maintains Training Programs
- Design education programs tailored to clinical and non-clinical audiences
- Create training materials including manuals, e-learning modules, job aids, and quick reference guides
- Align training content with clinical workflows and application functionality
- Update training materials based on system changes, enhancements, and user feedback
- Ensure training supports organizational standardization and optimization goals
Delivers Training and Onboarding
- Facilitate classroom, virtual, and in-practice training sessions
- Provide onboarding training for new hires across departments and roles
- Deliver individual and group training upon request and during onboarding of new clinics or departments
- Deliver training related to software updates and new application functionality
- Provide elbow-to-elbow support for physicians, clinical staff, and operational users
Assigns Applications and Supports User Proficiency
- Determine appropriate application assignments based on role and workflow requirements
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of supported applications
- Guide users through role-specific workflows and procedures
- Monitor user progress, adoption, and proficiency
- Manage training requests, access issues, and user support questions
Coordinates Training Logistics
- Schedule training sessions and manage training environments
- Coordinate logistics for training and educational events across multiple locations
- Track attendance, completion records, and participation metrics
- Ensure availability of equipment, technology, and educational resources
- Maintain training records and support administrative functions
Analyzes Training and Workflow Effectiveness
- Review organizational activities and performance data to support planning and process improvement
- Assess curriculum effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide feedback to leadership and stakeholders regarding training environments and educational needs
- Develop understanding of organizational policies, workflows, and ambulatory operations
- Align training programs with application functionality and clinical workflows
Consults and Collaborates with Stakeholders (10%)
- Collaborate with Clinical Applications & Informatics teams, project managers, department leaders, and super users
- Ensure training content is standardized and aligned with organizational initiatives
- Support optimization of clinical workflows through on-site review and operational support
- Assist providers and staff in improving workflow efficiency and user adoption
- Support organizational goals through targeted training and workflow enhancement initiatives
Marginal or Periodic Functions
- Participate in go-live support and floor training activities during implementations
- Assist with testing and rollout of new application features and enhancements
- Support training activities for external partners and vendors
- Contribute to change management and communication initiatives
- Participate in professional development and credentialing activities
- Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical Learning
- Quickly learns new clinical systems, technologies, and workflows
- Learns new Epic modules and application enhancements rapidly
- Applies technical knowledge to solve training and adoption challenges
- Shares knowledge and insights with peers and stakeholders
Presentation Skills
- Delivers engaging and effective training sessions across multiple formats
- Uses examples, demonstrations, and visuals to clarify complex concepts
- Adapts presentation style based on audience needs and feedback
- Maintains learner engagement in classroom, virtual, and clinical settings
Interpersonal Savvy
- Builds rapport and trust across diverse stakeholder groups
- Establishes productive relationships with providers, staff, and leadership
- Navigates sensitive feedback professionally and constructively
- Collaborates effectively across departments and disciplines
Problem Solving
- Uses logic, analysis, and feedback to solve training and workflow challenges
- Diagnoses knowledge gaps and identifies opportunities for improvement
- Troubleshoots application issues encountered during training
- Continuously improves educational programs and resources
Customer Focus
- Prioritizes the needs of internal customers and operational partners
- Designs training programs aligned with clinical and operational needs
- Responds promptly to requests and educational needs
- Follows up to ensure training effectiveness and user satisfaction
Drive for Results
- Achieves training, onboarding, and adoption goals
- Tracks completion rates, educational outcomes, and effectiveness metrics
- Meets deadlines for curriculum development and updates
- Supports organizational performance goals through education and workflow optimization
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Education, Nursing, or a related field
- Five years of experience in clinical training, informatics, healthcare IT, or a related healthcare technology environment
- Knowledge of data structures and information system applications within multi-specialty clinic operations, ambulatory surgery centers, research, and higher education environments
- Experience supporting Epic or comparable enterprise electronic health record platforms
- Experience delivering training to clinical and non-clinical audiences
- Experience developing curriculum, educational materials, and training programs
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
- Ability to analyze workflows and align training content with operational needs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Instructional Design, Nursing, or a related field
- Three years of experience in clinical application training, Epic training, or EHR implementation activities
- Experience supporting large-scale healthcare technology implementations
- Experience with workflow optimization and clinical operations improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting provider onboarding and organizational change management efforts
- Experience delivering classroom, virtual, and at-the-elbow training in healthcare environments
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications
Required
- Epic Certification
Preferred
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Instructional Design Certification
- Adult Learning Certification
Salary Range
$94,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Standard office equipment
- Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer
- May provide support in classroom, clinical, ambulatory, and virtual environments
- May participate in go-live support, floor support, and training activities across multiple locations
- May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients
- Occasional travel between clinical locations may be required
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Clinical Lead Jobs
Verify your licensure transfers
U.S. states issue their own clinical licenses, and your home country credentials won't automatically qualify you to practice. Research the specific endorsement or equivalency process for your discipline before applying to roles.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and multi-site behavioral health organizations sponsor foreign workers far more consistently than small private practices. Filter your search toward employers with a documented H-1B filing history.
Understand the specialty occupation standard
H-1B approval for Clinical Lead roles depends on the position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific clinical field. Roles with vague degree requirements or broad management responsibilities can draw additional USCIS scrutiny during adjudication.
Cap-exempt employers can bypass the lottery
Nonprofits affiliated with universities, teaching hospitals, and certain research institutions are exempt from the H-1B cap and annual lottery. Targeting these employers means sponsorship can start any time of year without waiting for the April selection cycle.
Align your degree to the clinical specialty
Your highest degree should directly correspond to the clinical area the role requires, whether that's nursing, social work, psychology, or another discipline. A mismatch between your degree field and the job's clinical focus is one of the most common H-1B denial triggers.
Factor in credential evaluation early
If your degree was earned outside the U.S., employers and USCIS will likely require a formal credential evaluation from a recognized agency. Starting this process early prevents delays after an offer is made and the sponsorship petition is being prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa is most commonly used to sponsor Clinical Lead positions?
The H-1B visa is the primary visa for Clinical Lead sponsorship. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in a specific clinical field. Some nonprofit and government-affiliated employers qualify as cap-exempt, which removes the lottery requirement and allows year-round filing.
Do I need a U.S. license to be sponsored as a Clinical Lead?
Yes, in most cases. Clinical Lead roles involve direct oversight of patient care or licensed practitioners, which means state licensure is typically a condition of employment and sometimes a USCIS requirement for the petition. The exact license required depends on your clinical discipline. You'll need to complete the state's endorsement or foreign credential review process, which varies significantly by state and profession.
How does USCIS evaluate Clinical Lead H-1B petitions specifically?
USCIS reviews whether the position genuinely requires a specific specialized degree, not just any bachelor's degree. For Clinical Lead roles, the clinical management or supervisory component can raise questions if USCIS views it as a general management position rather than a clinical specialty role. A strong petition includes a detailed job duties letter, the employer's organizational chart, and documentation showing the degree requirement is standard in the industry.
Can an O-1 visa work for a Clinical Lead role instead of H-1B?
It can, but the bar is high. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through evidence like awards, publications, peer review work, or a record of commanding a high salary relative to peers. Most Clinical Leads won't meet this standard unless they've achieved notable national or international recognition in their field. The H-1B is the more realistic path for the majority of applicants.
Where can I find Clinical Lead jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
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What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Lead jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.