Senior Writer/Editor of Patient Content

Job Description

JOB DETAILS
• Shifts Available: Days- 8 hours. 40 hours/week
• Hours/Days: 8-5 pm (but will be flexible); Monday – Friday…
• On Call: No
• temp to perm opportunity
• Length of contract: 6 months
• Target Start Date: 5/18/2024
• Work Location: Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Contractors must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient’s rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• Write, develop, copy, and edit patient education content for the clinic with an emphasis on health literacy strategies.
• Experience in patient health education writing (NOT consumer health education) is required and will be tested during the interview process. Must have knowledge in health literacy standards.
• Comfortable operating independently and collaboratively. Strong portfolio indicating versatility with examples of various forms of writing and approaches. 1 Patient Document sample is required.
• Guide the writing and content creation process, bringing projects from concept to completion and ensuring brief requirements and deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with clinical team throughout our clinic settings to assess and manage patient education requests.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and tone across all channels and touchpoints.
• Lead initiatives to update and enhance existing content. Mentor and support other writers, including providing guidance and direction to freelance writers and outside content vendors.
• Contribute solutions based on a solid understanding of best practices in health patient education, including how to structure and optimize content.
• Leverage research, insights, data and relevant trends to inform writing best practices and copy guidelines.
• Present creative and content choices confidently and have a point of view on the best overall presentation and delivery of content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Build consensus and work effectively with all cross-functional team members, driving collaboration and continual improvement.
• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications
• • BA or equivalent required, preferably in health sciences or health education

Licenses and Certifications
• None

Experience
• Five (5+) years professional writing and editing experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Experience with, and demonstrated understanding of, health care systems and content
• Proven excellence in writing and editing.
• Thoughtful and strategic approach to problem solving
• Exceptional attention to editorial detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on short deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to give and receive constructive editorial feedback.
• Understanding of content strategy and content management systems.
• Comfortable operating independently and collaboratively. Strong portfolio indicating versatility with examples of various forms of writing and approaches
• Experience in patient health education writing (NOT consumer health education) is required and will be tested during the interview process. Must have knowledge in health literacy standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 – $47.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: RemoteShow full descriptionCollapse

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