Medical Policy Writer (Temp to Perm)

As a Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health, your key responsibilities include drafting, refining, and finalizing medical policy documents, collaborating with scientific researchers to incorporate evidence-based findings, updating medical policies to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines, and providing training sessions to other policy writers. You're instrumental in facilitating communication between various internal stakeholders to ensure clarity and effectiveness in policy implementation.

To apply for the Medical Policy Writer position at Cohere Health, you should ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing or an advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health or healthcare administration. Additionally, you must have 3-5 years of experience in medical writing or policy development, familiarity with CMS policies, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

The Medical Policy Writer role is critical to Cohere Health's mission of improving patient care through evidence-based policies. By ensuring medical policies are informed by the latest scientific literature and best practices, you help the company maintain high standards and facilitate better care delivery for over 15 million people. Your work directly impacts organizational goals and enhances the quality of healthcare options available.

The Medical Policy Writer position at Cohere Health is remote, allowing for a flexible work environment. The culture is one of support, collaboration, and inclusivity, where diverse perspectives are appreciated. You’ll have the tools and resources necessary to excel in your role while being part of a dedicated team focused on driving impactful healthcare solutions.

Cohere Health emphasizes professional growth and development for its team members. As a Medical Policy Writer, you will have access to training sessions, mentorship programs, and opportunities to participate in workshops aimed at enhancing your skills in policy development and medical writing. The company fosters an environment where continued learning is encouraged and supported.

Teamwork is essential for a Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health because you will frequently collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including clinical leadership and subject matter experts. Strong teamwork skills ensure efficient communication, encourage diverse input, and ultimately lead to more robust and effective medical policies that benefit patient care.

As a Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health, familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence and project management software is vital. These tools will help you manage documentation processes, facilitate communication with team members, and streamline policy development workflows, ensuring that all relevant parties are aligned and informed.

When asked about your experience with medical policy development, provide specific examples of policies you've drafted or refined in previous roles. Explain your process for researching scientific literature and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and evidence-based outcomes. Highlight any relevant CMS guidelines you’ve worked with to show your familiarity with compliance requirements.

In response, outline your approach to time management and prioritization. Discuss tools you use for tracking deadlines, such as project management software, and explain how you assess the urgency and importance of each task. Mention your experience with balancing competing priorities while maintaining quality standards in your work.

When asked about accuracy, emphasize your review processes, including quality checks and peer reviews. Talk about any specific strategies you’ve developed to ensure consistency across documents, such as using standardized language or templates, and your commitment to ongoing education to stay current with best practices in medical writing.

Explain your approach to breaking down complex concepts into understandable language. Use a specific example to demonstrate how you tailored your writing for different audiences, such as clinical staff versus administrative personnel, and how you engaged with stakeholders for feedback on clarity and understanding.

Discuss your method for addressing conflicting information, such as conducting further research to validate sources, consulting with subject matter experts, and reassessing the context in which the information is presented. Highlight the importance of transparency and collaboration as you work through discrepancies in data.

In your answer, describe your strategies for ongoing professional development, such as subscribing to medical journals, participating in webinars, or attending conferences. Mention any professional organizations you’re part of that help you stay informed about changes in healthcare policies and evidence-based practices.

Talk about how you’ve engaged with various stakeholders to gather insights and ensure successful policy implementation. Highlight specific examples of collaboration with clinicians and administrators, and how their input influenced the final policy outcomes, emphasizing the value of a participatory approach in medical policy writing.

Discuss your approach to soliciting and integrating feedback from various stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of being open to criticism and using a structured process for incorporating diverse perspectives without compromising the integrity of the policy document. Explain how you prioritize feedback based on relevance and impact.

Share a specific example that highlights your role in developing a policy that led to improved patient outcomes. Focus on the steps you took in researching, drafting, and collaborating with stakeholders, and discuss the positive impact on patient care delivery as a result of the policy implementation.

In your response, convey your passion for improving patient outcomes through policy development. Discuss your commitment to evidence-based practices and your desire to contribute to a healthcare system that prioritizes high-quality, equitable care. Highlight personal experiences that fuel your motivation in this field.