Researches, develops, and edits medical and scientific information as part of a comprehensive cancer information delivery system. Serves as a knowledgeable oncology patient care resource to the organization.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assists with development, editing, and review of cancer-related informational content for the Society’s website www.cancer.org, internal databases used by the Society’s National Cancer Information Center, ACS-supported websites, publications, and educational pamphlets.
- Critically evaluates medical literature to assess reliability and relevance of findings for a lay audience.
- Makes corrections, recommendations, and suggestions for editorial changes in existing content as appropriate.
- Ensures and maintains accurate content that is current and balanced.
- Performs original writing and editing of cancer information.
- Assists in the development of new methods of educating the public about oncology issues.
- Maintains integrity of content to ensure consistency with ACS guidelines, policies, and philosophy.
- Provides as-needed support for questions from National Cancer Information Center (NCIC).
- Works with leadership at the NCIC as a medical content liaison between the medical editor team and the NCIC staff.
- Works with leadership at NCIC to identify learning needs of staff and to develop strategies to address needs and ongoing education.
- Acts as consultant for special projects, news articles, newsletters, television specials, and/or columns.
- Other projects as necessary.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Master’s degree in nursing or related field
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ clinical oncology experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; OCN or other oncology nursing certification preferred.
- Knowledge of health literacy and use of plain language in writing and communication.
SKILLS:
- Ability to synthesize information from medical/scientific literature and communicate such information and responses to complex medical questions in plain language.
- Commitment to patient education. Excellent medical writing skills and computer/Internet literacy, with proficiency in editorial and analytical abilities.
- Working knowledge of AMA and other editorial styles as well as readability and health literacy issues; able to organize and write medical content for people at high school grade levels and lower. Ability to write easy to understand cancer-related information.
- Adept in Microsoft Word, Excel and searching electronic databases.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative thinker.
- Ability to work in team environment with writers, editors, and other medical professionals.
- Experience interacting with internal stakeholders including integrative marketing, corporate communications, design, and user experience.
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish highly desired.
SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Some travel to the NCIC in Austin, Texas may be needed
Compensation/Benefits:
We are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities. We offer staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental and retirement benefits, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 15 2018
Active Until:
Jun 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit