Altos is hiring: Editor in New York

Altos is seeking a meticulous and experienced Medical Editor to review, edit, and format QME reports to join our growing company. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all Med-Legal reports are error-free, conform to California workers' compensation regulations, and maintain the required standard of accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Role & responsibilities

Report Review & Editing: Review transcribed documents against paperwork/audio dictation to ensure accuracy.

Compliance & Standards: Ensure reports adhere to AMA Guides (5th Edition), California Labor Codes 4663 & 4664, and other legal/medical guidelines.

Technical Accuracy: Verify medical terminology, spelling, and consistency of data throughout the reports.

Formatting: Format reports according to specific regulatory templates.

Communication: To address queries and seek missing information or clarifications from the Evaluator.

Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain the quality of medical records, ensuring they are free from errors and inconsistencies.

Deadline Management: Handle urgent (STAT) requests and manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of experience in medical-legal editing, specifically with Workers Compensation and Med-Legal reporting.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and workers' compensation procedures.

Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Word and familiarity with electronic medical record systems and Google Docs.

Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify subtle errors.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience with QME/AME/IME reports specifically in California.

Familiarity with AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.

Experience as a Quality Assurance (QA)/Editor.

Must be able to work independently.

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