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Medical Copy Editor - Remote UnitedHealth Group is simplifying the health‑care experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health‑care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Primary Responsibilities Review, proofread, and edit medical policy documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance. Collaborate with a large team of medical policy writers and physicians to continually improve processes and enhance the quality and coherence of medical content. Ensure all content adheres to industry and internal standards or guidelines. Maintain consistency in terminology and style across all documents. Maintain templates and help develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support team members and advance standards. Identify trends in quality deficiencies, track them, and communicate findings to policy writers, medical directors, and/or leadership as appropriate. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience as a medical copy editor in a pharmaceutical company, medical device company, biotechnology company, law firm, medical journal, contract research organization, or academic setting. Solid knowledge of medical terminology, scientific publications and data with ability to understand complex scientific concepts to effectively edit and proofread medical content. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail‑oriented with exceptional organizational abilities and a meticulous approach to editing, checking medical content for errors, improving readability, and strong time‑management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a large and diverse team. Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, innovate, and adapt in a fast‑paced setting. Preferred Qualifications Medical Writer Certified (MWC) or similar credentials. Experience submitting applications to regulatory agencies. Experience with shared document collaboration (i.e., cloud‑based content creation platforms). Knowledge of reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley). Experience setting up and maintaining quality control systems and writing standards. Experience fact‑checking citations and summaries against published clinical studies to ensure accuracy. All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full‑time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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