Medical Literacy Editor Job at Kforce in Philadelphia

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Philadelphia, PA that is seeking a Medical Literacy Editor.Summary:The Medical Literacy Editor works on the Patient Engagement editorial team to ensure Patient Engagement content adheres to health literacy and plain language principles, follows style guidelines for standard terminology, consistency, grammar, and punctuation, and meets the appropriate reading level. The Editor also ensures content is error free and follows established templates. Duties and Responsibilities:

Edit documents and scripts to comply with health literacy and plain language principles, Elsevier style, standard terminology, and the appropriate reading level
Organize and structure documents and scripts to comply with templates
Copyedit for consistency, grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation
Collaborate with team to maintain schedules and meet deadlines
Communicate with clinical reviewers regarding accuracy of clinical content, current practices and guidelines, new research and technology, and other best practices during the review process for documents
Ensure documents edited are aligned with other documents in the topic grouping during scheduled review
Edit content in proprietary content management system
Leverage AI to assist with editorial and other work tasks as directed
Skills

3+ years of experience in editing medical/clinical content
Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition, and the AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition
Strong writing and communication skills
Excellent knowledge of medical/clinical terminology
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:

Proven adoption of and skill with AI tools, resulting in acceleration of workflows
Experience in plain language or health literacy editing for an STM publisher
Experience communicating and working with clinical professionals
Experience working in a highly matrixed corporate environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and procedures when applicable

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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