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Jefferson Health is hiring a Senior EPIC Instructional Designer to lead the creation and maintenance of learning solutions that support efficient and safe use of Epic Ambulatory applications by clinicians and staff. The role involves designing curricula, developing training materials, managing the Epic training environment, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective education aligned with clinical workflows.

Highlights

Lead design and upkeep of Epic Ambulatory and related clinical application curricula using adult-learning principles.
Create blended learning solutions including virtual and e-learning formats for clinical and support staff.
Maintain and update the Epic training environment in coordination with analysts and IT teams.
Provide education for credentialed trainers and super-users, supporting system go-lives and optimizations.
Conduct training needs assessments and use feedback for continuous improvement of materials.
Collaborate with operational leaders, educators, and vendors to align training with workflow and system changes.
Track training participation, competency, and Epic adoption metrics through the Learning Management System.
Require a bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Health Informatics, or related field, plus at least 5 years of clinical application training experience.
Must have Epic Ambulatory certification or proficiency; familiarity with Epic modules like Wisdom, Kaleidoscope, or MyChart is preferred.
Experience with LMS platforms such as uPerform and strong communication and project management skills are essential.

EPIC Instructional Designer Sr Full Description

EPIC Instructional Designer Sr

Philadelphia, PA

Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Instructional Designer for Epic Ambulatory leads the development and sustainment of high-quality learning solutions that enable clinicians and staff to use Epic applications efficiently, safely, and in alignment with clinical workflows. This position serves as a subject matter expert in Epic Ambulatory education, responsible for analyzing training needs, designing standardized curricula, developing materials, maintaining the Epic training environment, and partnering with Certified Trainers (CTs), analysts, and operational leaders to ensure effective learning outcomes.

Candidates must live within two hours of Philadelphia and be comfortable working on-site up to two days per week.

Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Lead design and maintenance of Epic Ambulatory and related clinical application curricula and job aids using adult-learning principles.
Develop blended learning (virtual, e-learning) for clinicians, schedulers, and support staff.
Maintain and rebuild the Epic training environment; coordinate updates with analysts and IT.
Deliver credentialed-trainer and super-user education; support go-lives and optimizations.
Conduct needs assessments and apply continuous improvement feedback to refine materials.
Collaborate with operational leaders, educators, and vendors to align training with workflow and system changes.
Track participation, competency, and adoption metrics via the LMS.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Health Informatics, or related field.
5+ years experience designing, developing, and delivering clinical application training programs.
Epic Ambulatory certification or proficiency required; experience supporting Ambulatory, Wisdom, Kaleidoscope, or MyChart modules preferred.
Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., uPerform) and training environment administration.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional healthcare environment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

5+ years of experience

Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub TypeRegular

Employee EntityThomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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