Dental Health Informatics Training and Development Specialist - Dental Clinics - College of Dentistr

Dental Health Informatics Training And Development Specialist

The College of Dentistry, Dental Clinics Department at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a full-time academic professional Dental Health Informatics Training and Development Specialist to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive training programs for electronic health record (EHR) end-users within the UIC College of Dentistry. This role ensures that faculty, staff, students, and residents are effectively onboarded, trained, and supported in utilizing EHR systems for both clinical and academic purposes.

The Dental Health Informatics Training and Development Specialist will evaluate training needs of all EHR end-users and develop tailored solutions by applying new ideas in areas of content design, content management, and eLearning/multimedia tool usage. They will also design, update, and deliver instructor-led, online, and blended learning curricula (including e-learning modules, printed materials, tip sheets, in-person sessions) along with manage onboarding and offboarding processes for faculty, staff, students, and residents in the EHR system in collaboration with UIHealth amongst other duties.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in an oral health profession, health informatics, health information management or a clinical discipline with educational or informatics focus. Minimum of 3 years of working with an electronic health record (EHR) or development of EHR training, education, or clinical informatics, including direct support of end users in an oral health organization, healthcare or academic health sciences setting.

The ideal candidate must have a master's degree and licensure in oral health sciences or DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent (e.g. MPH, MPA, RDH). Experience with oral health curriculum, prior teaching experience, and working knowledge of Epic Wisdom Dental Software are also preferred. The chosen candidate must obtain Epic certification within 6 months of hire.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 to $. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of five professional references by July 15th, 2026.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.