Medical Editor

AT A GLANCE

Remote or Hybrid optional (Minneapolis, Charlotte, Atlanta)

We are building a passionate, focused, and talented crew of Medical Editors to develop best-in-class, consumer-focused drug information content. Our Drug Content team works with a group of pharmaceutical and SEO experts to bring approachable, authoritative, and actionable drug content to our readers on these sites:

• Medical News Today
• Healthline
• Healthgrades
• Optum Perks

We’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Medical Editor to join our team. As a Medical Editor, Drug Content, you will be instrumental in creating our high-quality, up-to-date, consumer-facing articles on prescription and over-the-counter medications to help our readers understand and use medications wisely and safely. You will perform in-depth editing of original drug content written by pharmacists to ensure that it is comprehensive and accessible to lay readers.

The Medical Editor role requires that you collaborate with in-house stakeholders and external subject matter experts, balancing the needs of both in developing new digital content. You will be responsible for managing the workflow of your projects and ensuring that they meet deadlines and conform to RVO Health’s high standards for quality, accuracy, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Translate complex pharmaceutical text into language accessible to consumers while adhering to RVO Health editorial standards
• Work closely with freelance pharmacist writers and medical reviewers, carefully reviewing and incorporating comments and revisions
• Develop questions for medical reviewers to ensure accuracy and accessibility of content
• Manage workflow for assigned articles through writing, medical review, copy edit, and publishing stages to ensure adherence to deadlines
• Brainstorm ways to improve drug articles and make them even more useful for readers
• Track issues that arise and discuss with team members to address and resolve
• Participate in team meetings to develop content goals and strategy

What We’re Looking For

A talented, detail-oriented Medical Editor who’s passionate about bringing accurate and actionable health information to consumers and helping them make positive health choices.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience as a Medical Editor, preferably in digital patient education or for a consumer health website
• Exceptional analytical, research, writing, and editing skills
• Creativity and a passion for editing, with strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret research studies and drug PIs
• Familiarity with SEO concepts and best practices
• Experience working with medical writers and reviewers in an editorial capacity
• Background working with freelancers
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, as well as cloud-based workflow programs
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven department
• Experience editing pharmaceutical content, particularly content with a consumer focus (preferred)
• Board certification in medical editing (preferred)

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $65,000-$85,000 
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

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