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CareOregon

Technical Writer

CareOregon, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


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Career Opportunities: Technical Writer (24586)

Requisition ID

24586

- Posted

10/04/2024

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CareOregon

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Full Time - Permanent

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Portland

- Multi Location (9)

Job Title:

Technical Writer

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Department:

Strategic Partnerships

Manager Title:

Director, Transportation and Strategic Partnerships

Direct Reports:

n/a

Requisition #:

24586

Pay & Benefits:

Estimated hiring range $71,340 - $87,200 / year, 5% bonus target, Full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers

Posting Notes:

Please submit a cover letter with your application. This is a fully remote position, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states working PST hours.

Job Summary:The Technical Writer is responsible for creating and revising technical and operations documents such as manuals, procedures, reports, brochures, or articles. This involves research and gathering information from a variety of teams and resources.

Essential Responsibilities:Writes and edits technical documents, including reference manuals and product manuals.Writes and edits procedural documentation, such as user guides, procedures, and manuals.Meets with operational teams, technical teams, leadership, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.Researches product samples, software systems, and operational processes to fully understand documentation needs.Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.Assists in planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet regulatory deliverable dates, revision requirements, and dissemination to subcontractors and/or contract holders.Designs and maintains a library of application documentation, operational manuals, and cataloging for internal and external use.Utilizes existing and if necessary, establish templates for written documentation provided by others, adapting to a consistency of CareOregon's template formats and requirements.Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.Gathers feedback from team members, leadership, subcontracted partners, licensed software representatives, and other stakeholders to improve technical documents.Provides technical assistance to subcontracted partners in aligning CareOregon technical documentation requirements.

Organizational Responsibilities:Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education:Required:Minimum 3 years' technical writing experiencePreferred:Technical writing in health care settings helpful

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient technical writing and grammatical skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to present complex data in clear, concise textAbility to meet deadlines and to work independentlyAbility to edit and proofread work of colleaguesProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareAbility to work effectively with diverse individuals and groupsAbility to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actionsAbility to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stressAbility to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/dayAbility to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day

Working Conditions:Work Environment(s):

Indoor/Office, Community Facilities/Security, Outdoor ExposureMember/Patient Facing:

NoHazards:

May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment:

General office equipmentTravel:

May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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