Medical Writer Editor I
About The Position
Under the guidance of more senior medical writers, this position is responsible for creating technical and medical content that meets information needs related to laboratory testing. The Medical Writer I works with medical directors and other ARUP personnel to complete writing assignments according to set processes and standards. ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Requirements
- Under the guidance of more senior medical writers
- Creating technical and medical content that meets information needs related to laboratory testing
- Works with medical directors and other ARUP personnel to complete writing assignments according to set processes and standards
- Previous medical writing experience and content expertise
- Ability to make sound professional judgements related to content
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a content management system and/or other tools for output publishing and/or interfacing with other systems
Responsibilities
- Develops, edits, critically analyzes, revises, and maintains technical and medical content for both print and digital platforms according to established standards
- Maintains effective communication and collaboration with teammates and personnel throughout the organization
- Collects, analyzes and organizes source materials from, and coordinates the review of drafts with, applicable ARUP employees
- Provides communication, updates, and correspondence frequently and as required while working with a team of writers, copy editors, and medical staff
- Demonstrates adaptability by embracing change with a positive attitude
- Demonstrates ability to make sound professional judgements related to content based on previous medical writing experience and content expertise
- Contributes to maintenance of a library of all content and utilizes a content management system and/or other tools for output publishing and/or interfacing with other systems
- Provides input on and assesses functional and efficient workflow for content production
- Participates in appropriate team meetings as needed
- Ensures that audits of content and reporting are performed and reviewed periodically
- Provides feedback on ways to make the department more efficient and more effective
- Assists with the development of department policies and procedures as needed
- Stays informed of all procedures and procedural changes
- Maintains confidentiality of laboratory results/information according to ARUP policies
- Demonstrates professional demeanor in personal appearance and behavior in all work-related interactions, including remote meetings
- Participates in relevant learning opportunities at ARUP and with related professional organizations
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
