HEIA Content Writer

Most health equity reports read like checklists. We want ones that make the case clearly enough to change decisions.

Elm & Oak Health is hiring a full-time HEIA Technical Content Writer to turn complex data, research, and community voices into clear, compliant Health Equity Impact Assessment reports. You'll take Census figures, utilization trends, and stakeholder interviews and build them into narratives that show who a healthcare change will affect, and how. You'll work directly with our Chief Strategy Officer and the HEIA team as we grow this work, and every report you write will be published.

If you write precisely, think in systems, and care about who gets left out of care, we'd like to meet you.

This is a remote, work from home position. Candidate is required to reside in Rochester or Buffalo area.

Grade 209: This is a full time position, working from home.

The minimum and maximum annual salary that Elm & Oak Health believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting are $67,604 - $82,628. In addition to your salary, Elm & Oak Health offers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) and non-monetary perks. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HEIA Technical Content Writer will assist in drafting the final report summarizing findings from a Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA). The role involves reviewing relevant healthcare literature, scoping sheets, and utilization data; applying health equity concepts to the organization's specific findings; and translating that analysis into a clear, well-organized report for the client. The writer will work closely with the HEIA team and attend stakeholder meetings to keep the report accurate and on track through delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

% of Time

Essential Function

35%

Report Drafting & Writing

• Draft the report's executive summary, project overview, and findings summary, keeping each section within the required word limits and consistent with the completed HEIA data tables.
• Draft the mitigation narrative addressing language access, transportation, architectural, and other systemic barriers identified during the assessment.
• Summarize existing and recommended health equity monitoring mechanisms for the monitoring section.
• Produce a highly structured narrative report (typically 35-60 pages) that meets the state template's content, sequencing, and formatting rules, including supporting graphs, tables, and exhibits.
• Revise report content as needed when the State updates HEIA template requirements or instructions.

20%

Data & Findings Analysis

• Translate scoping data - service-area demographics, medically underserved group identification, and utilization and market-share findings drawn from Census ACS estimates, Health Data NY, HRSA shortage designations, and internal reports - into clear narrative sections.
• Write the potential-impacts analysis for each identified medically underserved group, incorporating NYS Prevention Agenda health outcome measures and other required state and local data sources.
• Research and incorporate relevant medical, public health, and grey literature, along with health equity principles and systemic and structural barriers to care, into the report's analysis.

20%

Quality Assurance & Report Finalization

• Apply healthcare, health equity, and regulatory terminology accurately and consistently with the state template requirements.
• Review draft sections with the assessment team to confirm accuracy, close gaps, and finalize justifications for any items marked "not applicable".
• Format the report to professional and compliance standards, following required corporate and State specifications for fonts, tables, and layout.
• Prepare the final report for client review and submission, ensuring it is complete, error-free, and ready for required public posting.

15%

Stakeholder Engagement Synthesis

• Synthesize stakeholder engagement records - interviews, forums, surveys, and written statements - into the meaningful engagement section, accurately representing community input, direct quotes, and any divergent perspectives.

10%

Collaboration & Meetings

• Attend internal drafting sessions and stakeholder or Department meetings as needed to gather information for the report.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Communications, Journalism.
• Experience in healthcare technical writing.
• Demonstrated expertise in health equity, anti-racism, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of healthcare terminology and data interpretation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and active listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments across departments and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration preferred.

PHI MINIMUM NECESSARY USE: This staff position PHI access will be determined based on Minimum Necessary standards. The Minimum Necessary Grid can be found on the Human Resources and Compliance Web pages.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Additional responsibilities, tasks and duties may be assigned as necessary.

Elm & Oak Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.