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Scottish Rite for Children

Medical Editor

Scottish Rite for Children, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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JR5606Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!**Job Posting Title:**Medical Editor**Location:**Dallas - Hospital**Additional Posting Details:**Temp Part TimeHybrid Position**Job Description:**# **Duties/Responsibilities*** Serve as a medical editor for the 7th edition of a 2-volume orthopedic textbook* Developmental Editing: Focuses on the overall structure, organization and content of the textbook, ensuring it effectively communicates complex medical concepts for its intended audience.* Copyediting: Corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax while ensuring clarity and consistency in style and tone.* Proofreading: Performs a final check for any remaining errors before publication.* Fact-Checking: Verifies the accuracy of the information presented, especially for complex or rapidly changing medical information.* Reference and citation verification:* Ensures all sources are cited correctly and follows the required referencing style.* Formatting and style consistency: Makes sur ethe text, tables, graphs and other elements adhere to the publisher’s or institution’s specific style guidelines.# **Required Skills/Abilities*** Strong editing skills: Proficiency in macro- and micro-editing, grammar, style, and clarity is essential.* Medical Knowledge: A solid understanding of medical terminology and concepts is required, work on orthopedic texts is preferred.* Attention to detail: The ability to perform highly precise work, treating editing like a puzzle to ensure everything fits correctly.* Familiarity with publishing and learning trends: Staying current with new developments in science, healthcare, and educational technology.* Soft skills: Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills are crucial for collaborating effectively with authors and meeting tight deadlines.* Proficiency with Endnote.# **Working Environment*** Working Conditions:

Inside* Working Position:

Sitting, Walking* Physical Demands:

Light* Physical Requirements:

Repetitive Movement* An Individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in this group: Up to 10lbs* Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position:

Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Speaking* An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment #J-18808-Ljbffr