How to hire an epic credentialed trainer

How to hire an epic credentialed trainer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step epic credentialed trainer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an epic credentialed trainer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new epic credentialed trainer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an epic credentialed trainer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   An epic credentialed trainer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, epic credentialed trainers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of epic credentialed trainers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Epic Credentialed Trainer	Description	Hourly rate
   Epic Credentialed Trainer	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$27-48
   Training Consultant	A training consultant's job is to prepare, evaluate, and execute an organization's employee education programs. Their duties and responsibilities may include developing instructional materials, identifying knowledge and skills gaps, and organizing learning activities... Show more	$18-40
   Training Facilitator	A training facilitator is responsible for managing the training sessions of employees in an organization, both for career advancement and process-related training. Training facilitators outline the training objectives, prepare the facility and resources, and ensure that all participants are present during the discussion... Show more	$16-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Training Materials
   • EHR
   • Patients
   • PowerPoint
   • Curriculum Development
   • End User Training
   • Coordinators
   • Training Environment
   • Home Health
   • Reservations
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Training Sessions
   • TIP
   • Go-Live Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide end-user support at managing in-basket.
   • Develop and update and edit curriculum, create tip sheets and optimization documents on SharePoint.
   • Provide efficient elbow support for nurses in Pre-op and PACU.
   • Work with SME'S to coordinate training logistics, curriculum, schedules, and facilities.
   • Participate in EHR relate meetings, committees, and training sessions to maintain effective communication and planning.
   • Contribute to development of tip sheets

   More epic credentialed trainer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your epic credentialed trainer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An epic credentialed trainer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, epic credentialed trainers' average salary in west virginia is 54% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level epic credentialed trainers earn 43% less than senior-level epic credentialed trainers.
   • Certifications. An epic credentialed trainer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an epic credentialed trainer's salary.

   Average epic credentialed trainer salary

   $75,929yearly

   $36.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level epic credentialed trainer salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average epic credentialed trainer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$117,356	$56
   2	Virginia	$99,481	$48
   3	Connecticut	$95,710	$46
   4	Washington	$94,846	$46
   5	New Jersey	$92,556	$45
   6	New York	$90,330	$43
   7	Texas	$88,945	$43
   8	Illinois	$84,450	$41
   9	Maryland	$84,306	$41
   10	Massachusetts	$82,262	$40
   11	Colorado	$81,763	$39
   12	Maine	$79,506	$38
   13	Oregon	$78,208	$38
   14	Michigan	$77,637	$37
   15	Ohio	$72,544	$35
   16	North Carolina	$71,234	$34
   17	South Carolina	$70,701	$34
   18	Pennsylvania	$67,833	$33
   19	Missouri	$67,641	$33
   20	Florida	$65,867	$32

   Average epic credentialed trainer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	CHI Mercy Health	$94,077	$45.23
   2	University of Maryland Medical System	$93,785	$45.09	3
   3	Cook Children's Medical Center	$93,671	$45.03	2
   4	UCI Health	$91,459	$43.97
   5	TAJ Technologies	$88,786	$42.69
   6	Cedars-Sinai	$88,643	$42.62	10
   7	TALENT Software Services	$88,386	$42.49
   8	Salinas Valley Health	$86,827	$41.74	1
   9	CHRISTUS Health	$86,697	$41.68	11
   10	Hoag	$85,877	$41.29	1
   11	Asante	$84,207	$40.48	1
   12	CaroMont Health	$83,292	$40.04
   13	Overlake Medical Center & Clinics	$83,168	$39.98
   14	University of California-Berkeley	$83,111	$39.96
   15	St. Charles Health System	$83,106	$39.95	1
   16	Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	$82,852	$39.83
   17	ProMedica Toledo Hospital	$82,648	$39.73	2
   18	La Paloma Urgent Care & Physician Offices	$82,490	$39.66
   19	FirstHealth of the Carolinas	$82,300	$39.57
   20	The CJS Solutions Group	$82,284	$39.56

4. Writing an epic credentialed trainer job description

   A good epic credentialed trainer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an epic credentialed trainer job description:

   Epic credentialed trainer job description example

   How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
   Responsibilities
   
   Functions under the direction of the Learning & Development Manager. The Epic Principal Trainer is an individual
   that possess competencies in two areas: science of educational theory with mastery in educational design,
   implementation and evaluation as well as a sound knowledge of how technology is situated in the workflow of
   clinicians and others within healthcare; in particular, the electronic health record. As such, the Epic Principal Trainer
   will be responsible for developing and maintaining course curricula and supporting training materials for their
   application as well as designing robust evaluation methods for training programs.
   The Epic Principal Trainer acts as a content expert for creating and providing training for the Epic application. The
   Epic Principal Trainer will also be responsible for building, testing, and maintaining the training environment as well as
   managing updates to policy and procedure documentation related to training. The Epic Prinicipal Trainer will conduct
   training for new staff, provide refresher training as needed and coordinate and implement training for software
   upgrades and updates. The Epic Principal Trainer works closely with leaders, subject matter experts, and team
   members on all aspects of the Epic project to assure project deadlines are met and to ensure all training reflects
   operational workflows, policies and procedures.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Required Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelors degree strongly
   preferred.
   Required Minimum Experience: Experience as an instructor, educator or facilitator of learning programs is strongly
   preferred. If not, must complete WellStar Educator Immersion program within 3 months of employment and
   successfully complete all aspects of the training. Exposure to and knowledge of healthcare, clinical practice settings
   and clinical workflow in a hospital setting, is strongly preferred.
   Required Minimum Licensure/Certifications: Certified in Epic application or must complete Epic certification within six
   months of hire. Must maintain Epic certification in assigned application module to assure Epic active status.
   Required Minimum Skills:
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be organized and have the ability to analyze and trouble
   shoot problems. This individual must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. Must be
   able to demonstrate an understanding of project management tools, methodologies and techniques. Ability to multitask is essential, as is the ability to function in stressful and emergent situations. Strong detail orientation and time
   management skills are required. Knowledge of clinical practice settings and clinical workflow in a hospital setting are
   preferred.
   Other: Requires the ability to travel on an overnight basis to obtain specific training or to support go-live events.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right epic credentialed trainer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your epic credentialed trainer job on Zippia to find and recruit epic credentialed trainer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit epic credentialed trainers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new epic credentialed trainer

   Once you've selected the best epic credentialed trainer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new epic credentialed trainer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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