University of Kansas Medical Center

Medical Writer - Cardiology

Kansas City Metro Area Full time

Department:

SOM KC Cardiovascular Medicine

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Translational Research

Position Title:

Medical Writer - Cardiology

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Medical Writer will provide medical writing support to select faculty and staff and assist with the development of ideas and clinical topics related to medicine research for grants, publications, and presentations. Tasks include retrieving and summarizing data and information from literature searches and research studies; assisting faculty with the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and all other scientific presentation materials (e.g., presentations, posters, abstracts); as well as the development and implementation of scientific and grant writing training for faculty, residents and staff.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist faculty & staff with the preparation of grants, book chapters, manuscripts, and all other scientific presentation materials (e.g., presentations, posters, abstracts).

  • Fact-check, clarify text, and prepare figures, such as tables, charts, legends, slides, and posters.

  • Provide consultation services on research strategies, tactics, and tools.

  • Deliver scientific, medical, technical, and business research/reference services.

  • Review books, journals, technical reports, and electronic media relevant to health care needs.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

  • Four years of writing experience in scientific or healthcare area involving publication, grant, or clinical trial writing. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Journalism, English, Communications, or Life Sciences.

Work Experience:

  • Five years of writing experience in scientific or healthcare area involving publication, grant, or clinical trial writing.

  • Experience with medical terminology.

  • Experience with literature research.

Skills

  • Communication.

  • Analytical thinking.

  • Critical thinking.

  • Organization.

  • Time management.

  • Interpersonal skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Computer skills.

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

Minimum

$60,800.00

Midpoint

$76,000.00

Maximum

$91,200.00