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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 I 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 : 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 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 object. 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. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma or Equivalent or better. Preferred Bachelor's Degree or better in Business or related field. Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in English, Business, Communications, Biology or related science, or relevant area Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite Preferred Two years of experience in a related field Two years of experience in health-care related industry Familiarity with Smartsheet Experience in medical and/or technical writing and editing Familiarity with Drupal or other content management systems for document management and publishing Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical field Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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