Medical Writer Editor II

Description Schedule :Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Department : Test Prd Mgmt and Mkt Res- 930 Primary Purpose: 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 II works with medical directors and other ARUP personnel to complete writing assignments according to set processes and standards. About ARUP: 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. Essential Functions: Initiates and completes moderately complex tasks involved in writing, editing, and synthesizing technical content about laboratory testing for use by physiciansDevelops, edits, critically analyzes, revises, and maintains technical and medical content for both print and digital platforms according to established standardsMaintains effective communication and collaboration with teammates with other teams and personnel throughout the organizationCollects, analyzes, and organizes source materials from, and coordinates the review of drafts with, applicable ARUP employeesProvides communication, updates, and correspondence frequently and as required while working with a team of writers, copy editors, and medical staffDemonstrates adaptability by embracing change with a positive attitudeDemonstrates ability to make sound professional judgements related to content based on previous medical writing experience and content expertiseContributes 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 systemsDevelops and assesses functional and efficient workflow for content productionParticipates in and may lead appropriate team meetings as needed Ensures that audits of content and reporting are performed and reviewed periodicallyProposes ways to make the department more efficient and more effective and assists with the development of department policies and procedures as neededProvides feedback to help inform modification of procedures and policies and assists with implementing any necessary modificationsStays informed of all procedures and procedural changesMaintains confidentiality of laboratory results/information according to ARUP policiesDemonstrates professional demeanor in personal appearance and behavior in all work-related interactions, including remote meetingsParticipates in relevant learning opportunities at ARUP and with related professional organizationsPerforms other duties as assigned Physical and Other Requirements: Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others.PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.QualificationsEducationRequired Bachelor's Degree or better in CommunicationExperienceRequired Bachelor’s degree in English, Business, Communications, Biology or related science Or bachelor’s degree in another relevant area with three years’ experience in the health-care industry Three years of experience in medical and/or technical writing and editingPreferred Three years of experience in healthcare-related industry Familiarity with Smartsheet Familiarity with Drupal or other content management systems for document management and online publishing Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical fieldEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)