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The Internal Communications Specialist (clinical) will develop and execute communications for Atlantic Health team members, balancing a focus on practitioners and clinical team members with technology topics. This specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, ISS Communications, is a trusted member of the Enterprise Communications team and provides communication support to ISS and clinician leadership, ensuring that key Atlantic Health initiatives are meaningfully communicated to our practitioners and clinical team members across Atlantic Health. Your contributions will further Atlantic Health's position as a certified Top 100 Best Place to Work For.

We aim to deliver the highest quality care combined with the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health, which has been named for the 16th year to the Fortune Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For list. We believe you'll find that our culture of collaboration and extraordinary caring exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our team members.

Responsibilities

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in communications to collaborate on a variety of internal communications projects, with the following accountabilities:

+ Ensure that clinical and technology initiatives are meaningfully communicated to the entire workforce and medical staff.

+ Develop and execute internal communication plans/cascades.

+ Understand the technical components and dependencies of each technology initiative to ensure that changes are implemented and communicated in a meaningful and accurate manner.

+ Author easy-to-consume communication materials using a variety of mediums (written, infographic, presentation).

+ Execute the implementation of high-impact optimizations, regulatory changes and other clinically-focused initiatives.

+ Ensure all initiatives are properly scoped, tested, and communicated to the target audience (primarily, but not limited to practitioners and clinical team members).

+ Triage issues reported by clinical and IT leadership.

This accomplished individual will:

+ Have a minimum of (3) years of work experience developing and implementing effective communication plans and strategies, working with senior leaders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of developing and delivering multi-channel communications.

+ Exude a strong professional presence, with a proven track record of working with all levels of team members, from the front line to the C-suite.

+ Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This individual is a fast learner, enjoys problem-solving, and can collaborate across teams.

+ Be nimble, agile and willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.

+ Possess the ability to work confidently on multiple projects under tight deadlines while paying close attention to detail and quality.

+ Have a passion for communications, creative storytelling and brand awareness.

+ Have a keen understanding of current communications landscape. Tech and social media savvy in exploring different media/modes of communication to achieve communication objectives.

Our Competencies for Team Members:

+ Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; and steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

+ Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

+ Creativity: Comes up with many new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

+ Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

+ Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

+ Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

+ Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; shift gears comfortably; decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Education:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field or equivalent years of relevant experience required.

Relevant Experience/Skills:

+ Minimum (3) years of experience in internal communications, or related field.

+ Excellent project management skills.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Expert presentation skills, professional presence, and the ability to partner with colleagues at all levels.

+ Experience in copywriting and editing.

+ Experience in creating visually-appealing media to communicate topics.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.