Medical Policy Writer (Temp to Perm)

As a Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health, your primary responsibilities will include drafting and refining medical policy documents, collaborating with scientific researchers to embed evidence into these policies, and regularly updating policies to reflect the latest medical guidelines. You will also engage with various stakeholders, conduct quality assurance checks on policy drafts, and train fellow writers on best practices. Your role is essential in ensuring our policies align with organizational goals and comply with CMS standards.

Cohere Health prefers candidates for the Medical Policy Writer role to have a Bachelor's degree in nursing or an advanced degree such as a Master's in Nursing or Public Health. Additionally, 3-5 years of medical writing experience or policy development is essential. Familiarity with CMS policies and strong project management and communication skills are also critical for success in this role.

The Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health enhances patient care by ensuring that medical policies are based on the most current scientific evidence and clinical best practices. This careful development and continuous updating measure help healthcare providers deliver the best patient-specific care options, ultimately improving health outcomes for the millions of individuals we serve.

The work environment for a Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health is remote and supportive, focusing on collaboration and growth. You’ll work with a diverse and inclusive team that embodies empathy and kindness while expertly navigating the challenge of managing multiple projects. This role encourages both independence and teamwork, allowing you to thrive in a flexible yet structured setting.

At Cohere Health, Medical Policy Writers should be proficient in collaboration tools like Confluence and project management software to manage documents effectively and streamline communication. Understanding data reporting tools to track policy development progress is also beneficial, ensuring transparency and efficiency in your work.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of medical policies you've drafted, emphasizing the processes you followed, the stakeholders you collaborated with, and the outcomes of those policies. Highlight your approach to ensuring accuracy and compliance with medical guidelines.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization, such as using project management tools, setting clear deadlines, and communicating proactively with stakeholders. Illustrate your method with an example that demonstrates your organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Research and articulate key CMS policies like NCDs and LCDs, and explain how they inform medical policy development. You can include your experience in ensuring policies comply with these standards and how this impacts patient care.

Describe your process for researching scientific literature and how you synthesize that information into understandable, actionable policy documents. Offer insights into how you collaborate with researchers to ensure thoroughness and accuracy.

Emphasize your quality assurance techniques, such as conducting peer reviews and utilizing checklists to ensure compliance and consistency. Discuss how you handle feedback and iterate on policy drafts to enhance clarity.

Share a specific example of a training session related to policy writing you have facilitated, covering the topics discussed, your audience, and the positive outcomes or feedback received, illustrating your communication and leadership skills.

Identify a particular challenge, such as conflicting information from scientific sources or stakeholder disagreements, and describe how you navigated the situation. Focus on your problem-solving skills and ability to mediate discussions.

Explain your methods for keeping abreast of new research and updates in medical guidelines. This may include subscribing to relevant journals, attending webinars, or participating in professional organizations relevant to healthcare policy.

Discuss your experience with tools like Confluence or specific project management software. Detail how these tools enhance communication and streamline processes within a remote team, showcasing your tech-savviness.

Share your passion for healthcare improvement and policy development, aligning your values with those of Cohere Health. Mention specific aspects of the company’s mission or culture that resonate with you, illustrating your commitment to making a difference.