Technical Writer - Revenue Cycle Innovation

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

680 Lake Shore Drive

General Summary:    

The Technical Writer for Revenue Cycle Innovation defines and standardizes the strategy for effective communication across revenue cycle. They collaborate with revenue cycle operations and information management to ensure they understand requirements. They partner with subject matter experts to ensure the finished documentation is easy to understand and meets the stated need. The technical writer produces novel or revised documentation that is accurate, concise, consistent, and polished.

Essential Job Functions:

• Write and/or edit document artifacts such as policies and procedures, work breakdown structures, standard operating procedures, operational training guides, job aids, reference tools and executive level presentations.
• Work closely with revenue cycle leadership to understand content requirements and objectives for assigned initiatives. Lead content specific brainstorming and review sessions to design, create, refine and gain approval for all content created.
• Create and revise workflow diagrams to document existing processes and proposed workflows, ensuring revenue cycle standards are met.
• Deliver content that is accurate, cohesive, and engaging to the right audience at the right time.
• Participate in annual revenue cycle strategic planning to develop documentation and communication plans that support revenue cycle goals.
• Complete annual review of all documentation in collaboration with the revenue cycle leadership team.
• Work effectively with all staff, including providers, senior executives, operational leadership, and front-line staff. Collaborate closely with information management.
• Develop and maintain relationships that encourage feedback and a growth mindset.
• Demonstrate effective issue resolution and conflict management skills reinforcing a team-focused, solution-oriented culture.
• Pursue professional opportunities and maintain networks that enhance professional knowledge, advancement, and excellence.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required; English, Communications or Organizational Development preferred.
• Three years technical writing or content creation required. One year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent writing, grammer and spelling.
• Experience with data analysis and ability to use graphics, as well as words, to communicate ideas.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution and problem resolution skills, including facilitation of groups and expert presentation skills.
• Effective listening skills to understand various perspectives, synthesize findings, establish common goals, and  achieve results.
• Excellent analytical and process/systems thinking skills required.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of project, excel, visio, power point, and other Microsoft Office products.   
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to understand and articulate the needs of the stakeholders and assist them in making the necessary decisions to accomplish their objectives.
• Ability to work in a deadline conscious, results driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Pay Range

$59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice 

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It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org