Editor

Altos; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altos is seeking a meticulous Medical Editor to review, edit, and format QME reports for our growing team in California. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in Med-Legal documents and compliance with workers' compensation guidelines.

You will verify terminology, formatting per regulatory templates, and address inquiries from Evaluators to guarantee high-quality records and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of medical-legal editing experience.
• Deep understanding of medical terminology and workers' compensation procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 guidelines.
• Technical Accuracy: Verify medical terminology, spelling, and data consistency throughout reports.
• Formatting: Format reports according to regulatory templates.
• Communication: Address queries and seek missing information from the Evaluator.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high quality of medical records with minimal errors.
• Deadline Management: Handle urgent (STAT) requests and meet strict deadlines.

Skills

Medical editing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Terminology verification

Tools

Microsoft Word

EMR systems

Google Docs

Job description

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.