OncoLink Oncology Educational Content Specialist I

Responsibilities:

• Review, research, create and update oncology content for providers and patients based on current literature and practice needs. Create accessible education materials using plain language principles.
• Work with team members in designing research projects, and the writing and publication of scholarly documents.
• Provides key input in OncoLink web site design, program development and enhancement. Support OncoLink operations through testing and QA of updates and deployments.
• Works with the team to support production of blogs, webinars, video presentations and other content.
• Utilize content management systems to create and update content, perform website operations, create reports for editorial needs, maintain blog postings, and create newsletters.
• Completes work to meet production schedules, supports editorial team peers by providing timely responses and assistance where needed.
• Represent OncoLink at patient and professional conferences. This includes executing exhibitor roles at conferences, virtually or in person.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Credentials:

• Clinical Licensure (nursing, LCSW, RT, MD, etc.) (Preferred).
• Certified Health Education Specialist (Preferred).

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences (nursing, social work, etc), Public Health, or Health Education (Required).
• 2+ years of experience in health education or healthcare fields (Required).
• 1+ years of experience writing consumer/ lay person health education utilizing plain language principles (Preferred).

Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to write educational content translating complex information into simple explanations.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects while meeting project deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with strict attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor to interact with clinicians, patients, and customers of OncoLink products.
• Good customer service skills, comfortable communicating with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals. Able to build networks to further organizational goals.
• Comfortable with technology and willingness to learn content management system and learning management systems to support operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Able to work as part of a team to provide a high-quality service to customers.
• Experience giving professional presentations to patient or provider groups.
• Knowledge of, and ability to write using plain language principles.
• Skilled at performing a medical literature review.
• Expertise in editing and proofreading following specific style guidelines.