Senior Writer And Regulatory Specialist

The Senior Writer and Regulatory Specialist provides professional editing and writing services for standards development projects and regulatory correspondence for deemed programs.

The Senior Writer and Regulatory Specialist is also responsible for monitoring and communicating relevant regulatory updates, and for researching relevant regulation as part of workgroup efforts.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with project directors and leadership to support the development of standards and survey methods content through writing, editing, and research.

(70%)

Drafts and/or edits content for accreditation and certification manuals, survey activity guides, journal articles, education materials, bylined articles, and web copy.

Reviews project materials and project-related publications to ensure compliance with regulations.

Monitors and communicates relevant regulatory updates and assists in drafting regulatory agency correspondence for the department.

(15%)

Identifies regulations, guidelines, and other pertinent information issued by organizations and sends a written summary of the information to the appropriate staff and leadership.

Develops an understanding of information issued by regulatory organizations to support group decision-making, participates in workgroup meetings related to regulatory changes, and drafts correspondence as needed.

Compiles and maintains departmental files related to regulatory updates and correspondence.

Maintains the department style guide and manages the process for submitting Perspectives Orients new staff and provides ongoing guidance related to the style guide and Perspectives article submission process.

(10%)

Assumes special assignments as delegated by the Associate Director and/or Department leadership.

(5%)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Three to five years of experience in communications with special emphasis on publications or technical writing.

Knowledge of healthcare related law and regulation is desired.

Effective interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at various levels both inside and outside of the organization, often in sensitive situations requiring political awareness.

Ability to produce professional written work.

Can guide and direct the contributions of others to written work.

Strong organizational and work management skills.

Self-driven with the ability to work independently.

Equal Opportunity Field

We offer a comprehensive benefit package.

For a complete overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Min

USD $82,000.00/year

Max

USD $105,000.00/year